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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Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report (including workforce equalities report) 2024
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 21 November 2024 7:30 pm - November 21, 2024
...to note the progress against the Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Action Plan and the content of the Workforce Equalities Report.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Winter Fuel Allowance
From: Council - Tuesday 15 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 15, 2024
...to oppose the Labour Government's decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Payment, resolving to continue a local awareness campaign for Pension Credit, write to the Chancellor, sign Age UK's petition, encourage Pension Credit uptake, and consider further support for pensioners in fuel poverty.
No
Review of Proportionality
From: Council - Tuesday 15 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 15, 2024
...to reflect a recent change in political representation, the Council resolved to allocate seats on Committees and other bodies to which proportionality applies as outlined in Table A of Annex 1 of the Proportionality Report.
Decision made
Gambling Act 2005 - Review of Statement of Licensing Policy and Principles - Recommendations of the Licensing Committee
From: Council - Tuesday 15 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 15, 2024
Decision made
Independent Members of Audit, Governance & Standards Committee
From: Council - Tuesday 15 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 15, 2024
Decision made
Summary
Meetings Attended: 33
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 69