London Borough of Richmond
Richmond Council is currently focusing on shared leadership and advancing its transport and environmental strategies.
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is sharing a Chief Executive with Wandsworth Council, with Ms. Anna Popovici appointed to the joint role in July 2026 to achieve cost-savings and leverage her experience. In March 2026, the council's Planning Committee approved a car-free development at Clifford House, and its Transport and Air Quality Committee discussed plans to install up to 40 new bike hangars.
Richmond Council also unveiled its Transport Strategy 2040 in March 2026, aiming to reshape the borough's transport network with a focus on active travel and emissions reduction. In February 2026, the Finance, Policy and Resources Committee approved a £303.2 million capital investment plan for 2025/26 to 2030/31, financed through borrowing, grants, and other contributions.
The council's Finance, Policy and Resources Committee added the development of an Accommodation Business Improvement District (BID) and a review of Social Value in Procurement to its work programme in February 2026. Earlier, in September 2025, Richmond upon Thames was awarded £7 million from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme for green projects.
Key facts
- Ms. Anna Popovici was appointed shared Chief Executive for Richmond and Wandsworth councils in July 2026. Source
- Richmond upon Thames Council's Planning Committee approved a car-free development at Clifford House in March 2026. Source
- Richmond Council approved a £303.2 million capital investment plan for 2025/26 to 2030/31 in February 2026. Source
- Richmond upon Thames was awarded £7 million for green projects from the PSDS in September 2025. Source
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