Councillor Afy Afilaka
Email: afy.afilaka@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Place Committee - Thursday 20 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Kingston upon Thames Place Committee met on 20 November 2025 and approved the proposed schemes listed in Annex 1 of the Proposed Local Implementation Plan (LIP) Programme 2026/27 for submission to Transport for London (TfL). The committee also delegated authority to the Director of Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to approve any necessary adjustments or prioritisation of the proposed schemes if TfL amends the funding levels.
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 7:30 pm
The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee met on Wednesday 5 November 2025, and approved Neighbourhood Community Grants for Man & Boy, Oxygen, and the Kingston Tamil Heritage Group. The committee also received updates on community policing, a report from the Community Manager, a Decisions Progress Update, and reviewed its Work Programme.
Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 7:30 pm
Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council meeting on 14 October 2025. The agenda included a motion for debate regarding the council's Responsible Investment Policy, as well as several motions for referral relating to vehicle crossover policy, the council's committee system, the threshold for member call-ins, and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Councillors were also scheduled to note the determination of a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan, and to note the appointment of a new Director of Governance and Law and confirm their designation as Monitoring Officer.
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7:30 pm
The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee agreed to allocate £3,000 each to Namaste Kingston CIC for a Diwali celebration and to Kingston Giving for its Catalyst Grants programme. Councillors also approved proposals for speed reduction measures on Bridge Road and Moor Lane, subject to statutory consultation.
Decisions from Meetings
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Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring 2024/25 as at Month 9
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 13 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 13, 2025
Decision made
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-2029 and Detailed Budget 2025/26
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 13 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 13, 2025
Decision made
School Streets schemes for St Philip's & Ellingham Schools
From: South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 22 January 2025 7:30 pm - January 22, 2025
...to make permanent the experimental Traffic Management Orders for the Harrow Close and Ellingham Road School Streets, setting aside objections and informing the public of the decision.
Information Only
Motion: England's Councils in Funding Crisis - Key Asks from the New Government
From: Council - Thursday 12 December 2024 7:30 pm - December 12, 2024
...to approve a motion acknowledging the funding crisis facing English councils, outlining key issues, and resolving to write to government officials with specific requests for increased and sustained funding, greater financial autonomy, and a review of council tax.
No
Clayton Road - Zebra Crossing Scheme
From: South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 4 December 2024 7:30 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve the implementation of a humped zebra crossing scheme on Clayton Road, as shown in Annex 1C, following a local consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 33
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 69