Councillor · Richmond upon Thames
Councillor Piers Allen
- Chair of the Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Services Committee and Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board
- Chair, Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee
- Chair, Health and Wellbeing Board
- Stories naming Piers
- 10
- Meetings we covered
- 18
- Latest story
- 18 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Piers Allen spoke in support of the Heatham House Family Hub and nursery plans, highlighting the importance of the Family Hub programme. He presented the updated Terms of Reference for the Health and Wellbeing Board, stating its important role in bringing together various partners. The councillor acknowledged pressures on adult social care but stressed effective management. He highlighted a policy's aim to improve choices for those facing homelessness and reduce expenditure on temporary accommodation. The councillor highlighted the importance of addressing inequalities in mental health, noting disproportionate effects on certain ethnic groups. He highlighted the importance of a carers' charter to raise awareness and support unpaid carers.
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Stories naming Councillor Piers Allen
- Mental health strategy aims to tackle racial inequality Councillor Piers Allen, Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board, highlighted the importance of addressing inequalities, noting that certain ethnic groups are disproportionately affected by mental health issues. Specifically, young black men are "eight to 10 times more likely if you're 24 to 13, a black man going...
- New carers' charter to be adopted by council Councillor Piers Allen, Chair of the Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee, highlighted the charter's importance, stating, "Unpaid and family carers play a vital role in our community...
- Richmond Council to Study COVID-19 Report Councillor Julia Neden-Watts echoed the sentiment, expressing gratitude to council officers who worked tirelessly during the pandemic, often under challenging circumstances. Councillor Allen...
- Richmond Council to Debate Adult Social Care Challenges Councillor Allen spoke about the financial challenges facing adult social care, noting that the medium-term financial strategy shows a cumulative gap of £28.9 million by 2026-27, rising to £88.2...
- Sir Vince Cable Nominated for Honorary Freeman of Richmond The meeting, held at York House, included attendees such as Councillor Piers Allen, Chair of the Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Services Committee and Chair of the Health and Wellbeing...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Piers was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Richmond's Health Strategy Midpoint Review: Progress and Challenges Identified
- Richmond's SEND Futures Plan Update Incorporates National Reforms and Aims for Improved Outcomes
- Safeguarding Children Partnership Report Highlights Progress
- Adult Safeguarding Arrangements Deemed Effective
- Kingston Bridge House conversion approved despite affordability concerns