The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee met on Wednesday 10 June 2026. The committee approved the implementation of double yellow lines at the South Lane junction with Glebes Garden and Bodley Road, and refused a community grant application from Good Leaders K Culture. The committee also deferred a decision on a grant for Disability Challengers - Kingston Youthscheme. The committee resolved to disestablish Planning Sub-Committees for the 2026-2030 municipal term and agreed to apply a 'guillotine' of 22:00 to all future meetings. Furthermore, the committee agreed to continue with the existing Councillor Ward Funding arrangements for the Municipal Year 2026/27.

Double Yellow Lines Approved for South Lane Junction

The committee approved the implementation of double yellow lines at the junction of South Lane with Glebes Garden and Bodley Road, despite objections from local residents. The objections raised concerns that the restrictions would displace parking to Glebe Gardens and Bodley Road, causing congestion and blocking access. One resident from Bodley Road detailed significant parking issues, including cars being left for extended periods and blocking driveways, and noted that Bodley Road is used as a rat run during peak hours.

Officers acknowledged the concerns about parking displacement but stated that the primary objective of the double yellow lines is to ensure road safety and unobstructed access for emergency services. They emphasised that junction safety cannot be compromised while addressing wider parking management issues. The decision to proceed with the double yellow lines was made on the grounds of road safety, with objectors to be informed of the outcome. This decision can be called in for review by 582 residents of the New and Old Malden neighbourhood.

Community Grant Applications Considered

Two applications for Neighbourhood Community Grants were considered by the committee.

The application for a grant of £3,000 from Disability Challengers - Kingston Youthscheme was deferred to allow for further information to be sought. This organisation aims to provide play and social opportunities for disabled children and young people aged 2 to 18 in the New and Old Malden area.

The application for a grant of £2,500 from Good Leaders K Culture was refused. This organisation sought funding for a dance project promoting Korean traditional arts and culture, which would have included classes and a community performance.

Both of these decisions can be called in for review by 582 residents of the New and Old Malden neighbourhood.

Neighbourhood Working Arrangements and Councillor Ward Funding

The committee resolved to disestablish Planning Sub-Committees for the 2026-2030 municipal term. Additionally, a guillotine of 22:00 was agreed to be applied to all future meetings of the committee. The committee also recommended that the Place Committee review the Vehicle Crossover Policy and drop curb arrangements to empower neighbourhoods to adjudicate appeals processes previously handled by Neighbourhood Committees.

Furthermore, the committee agreed to continue with the existing Councillor Ward Funding arrangements for the Municipal Year 2026/27. This arrangement permits individual councillors to allocate up to £2,000 of Councillor Ward Funding. These decisions can be called in for review by 582 residents of the New and Old Malden neighbourhood.

Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair

Councillor Mark Durrant was appointed Chair of the Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/27, and Councillor Elizabeth Park was appointed Vice-Chair for the same period.