Councillor · Richmond upon Thames
Councillor Jonathan Cardy
- Chair of the Planning Committee
- Chair, Planning Committee
- Stories naming Jonathan
- 7
- Meetings we covered
- 14
- Latest story
- 17 Jul 2026
In brief
Councillor Jonathan Cardy pointed to planning powers as a tool for change, explaining their use in mandating insulation standards and solar panel adoption in new developments. He raised the possibility of converting underused roads in cemeteries to paths to create more burial space. Councillor Cardy raised concerns about data security within the council and the risk that AI could be used to create information that bypasses security measures. He supported writing to MPs about the voter ID scheme, suggesting the letter should point out that the scheme wastes money and suppresses voting. Councillor Cardy asked about checks for oak processionary moth and asked for a double-check on separate surveys for all trees.
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Stories naming Councillor Jonathan Cardy
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Voter ID Law: Richmond Saw Turnaways, Low Awareness Councillor Cardy supported the idea of writing to MPs, suggesting that the letter should also point out that the voter ID scheme "wastes a whole load of money and suppresses a whole load of people from voting". Councillor Cardy also suggested feeding back to central government that where there is a change of name,...
- Richmond TPO Confirmed for Oak Tree on Nelson Road Councillor Cardy asked about checks for oak processionary moth, and Mr Strutt said they were checked during regular surveys. It is not clear if there is a separate survey for all trees. Councillor...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Jonathan was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Richmond Council Debates Support for Hospitality Sector Amidst Business Rate Concerns
- Richmond Council to Study COVID-19 Report
- Richmond Council to Debate Adult Social Care Challenges
- Richmond Council Backs Medals for Police Community Officers
- Sir Vince Cable Nominated for Honorary Freeman of Richmond