The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee meeting scheduled for 29 January 2026 was set to discuss several key local issues, including the permanent implementation of traffic management orders in North Kingston, the introduction of a new parking scheme in Dickerage Lane, and the allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funds. The committee was also scheduled to consider and adopt a refreshed Neighbourhood Community Plan.

North Kingston Area Study - Result of Experimental Traffic Management Order

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the outcomes of an Experimental Traffic Management Order (ETMO) implemented in King's Road, New Road, and Crescent Road. The report pack indicated that the trial aimed to support the council's Active Travel and Healthy Streets vision by reducing the impact of motor traffic. While the one-way schemes on King's Road and New Road received majority support from respondents, the Crescent Road exit only restriction faced significant opposition. The report detailed varied consultation feedback, with key themes including perceived inequality, traffic re-routing and congestion, impact on daily life, economic impact on local businesses, and issues with implementation and signage. Despite the opposition to the Crescent Road measure, the report recommended making the one-way schemes on King's Road and New Road, and the Crescent Road exit only restriction, permanent. The report noted that the Metropolitan Police had no objection to the trial measures, and Transport for London (TfL) indicated no negative impact on bus journey times.

Dickerage Lane - Introduction of a Parking Scheme

The committee was scheduled to consider objections to a Traffic Management Order (TMO) concerning a proposed new Permit Parking Area (PPA) in Warwick Road, Stafford Road, and Lincoln Road, as well as Dickerage Lane and parts of Kingston Road. The proposal aimed to address issues arising from commuter parking and demand from local centres. Objections received highlighted concerns about the cost of permits, the impact on residents without driveways, and the perceived unfairness of the scheme, particularly for residents of the Kingston East-Dickerage Lane development. One objector also raised issues regarding the parking of dial-a-ride buses. The officers' response noted that permit costs are for administration and enforcement, and that the Kingston East development is intended to be car free.

Allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) Funds

The committee was to consider applications for Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding for projects within the neighbourhood. Two applications were presented as micro-schemes, requesting £5,000 or less. The first was a supplementary request of £4,930 for the Tudor Library Mindful Garden project, to cover unexpected expenses related to the discovery of a WWII air raid shelter, the provisional installation of privacy trellis, and additional contingency for electrical sockets and planting. The second application was for £1,595 from the Friends of Elm Road Recreation Ground (FERR) for a mural painting project on seven concrete fence panels in the playground, aiming to replace deteriorated mosaic murals and enhance the park's aesthetics. The report outlined the NCIL budget and the amounts collected in each neighbourhood over the previous three years.

Neighbourhood Community Plan

The committee was asked to consider and adopt the refreshed Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Community Plan. This plan, developed through a collaborative workshop and member-led review, aims to guide the allocation of Neighbourhood Community Grant (NCG) funds and the prioritisation of NCIL projects. The plan aligns with the council's Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together framework and prioritises Community-First Project Design, where engagement precedes funding allocation. Key priorities within the plan include enhancing the natural environment and active travel routes, improving local air quality, promoting social cohesion, addressing youth well-being, and supporting local voluntary groups.

The meeting was also scheduled to include a period for Public Question Time and the consideration of Petitions.