Councillor Afy Afilaka
Email: afy.afilaka@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Afy Afilaka's recent council service, particularly in 2025, highlights a strong focus on committee leadership and direct community support. As Co-Chair of the Corporate and Resources Committee in March 2025, she demonstrated leadership in key council operations. Her commitment to local initiatives is further evidenced by the detailed allocation of her ward funding of £2000 for the 2024-25 financial year, directly impacting her constituents. By June 2025, her formal introduction as the Councillor for Hook and Chessington North Ward, representing the Liberal Democrats, at the Place Committee meeting solidified her role as a representative for her community.
Looking back to 2024, Councillor Afilaka was actively involved in community development and council policy. Her role as Vice Chair of the South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee in October 2024 was significant, where she played a crucial part in approving a £2,590.00 Neighbourhood Community Grant for the Kingston Association for the Blind after careful consideration of their application. Her participation in the December council meeting and vote in favour of the motion England's Councils in Funding Crisis - Key Asks from the New Government
indicates an early awareness and concern for the financial sustainability of local government.
Key Themes and Priorities:
- Community Engagement and Support: Afilaka consistently demonstrates a commitment to supporting local initiatives and community groups, as seen in her ward funding allocation and the approval of community grants.
- Committee Leadership and Governance: Her recent role as Co-Chair of the Corporate and Resources Committee and Vice Chair of the South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee underscores her involvement in the operational and strategic aspects of council governance.
- Financial Sustainability of Local Government: Her vote on the council funding crisis motion in 2024 suggests a concern for the broader financial health of local authorities.
Evolution of Focus: While her 2024 activities show engagement in policy and community grants, her 2025 activities emphasize a more prominent leadership role within council committees and a direct connection to her ward through funding allocations and formal representation. This suggests an evolution towards greater responsibility and a more hands-on approach to council management and constituent representation.
Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years): In 2025, her most significant contributions include her leadership as Co-Chair of the Corporate and Resources Committee and the direct impact of her ward funding allocation on local initiatives. Her formal introduction as the Councillor for Hook and Chessington North Ward also marks a key step in her representative capacity.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: A consistent thread throughout her service is her dedication to supporting community needs, whether through direct funding or the approval of grants. Her involvement in committee work, both in 2024 and 2025, indicates a sustained interest in the operational and decision-making processes of the council.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In 2025, Afy Afilaka was active in her role as a Councillor, serving as Co-Chair of the Corporate and Resources Committee in March. During the same month, her ward funding allocation of £2000 for the 2024-25 financial year was detailed, supporting various local initiatives. By June, she was formally introduced as the Councillor for Hook and Chessington North Ward, representing the Liberal Democrats, at the Place Committee meeting.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During December 2025, Afy Afilaka was noted as absent from the Council meeting on December 16th. There is no record of Afy Afilaka speaking or taking any action during this meeting.
Meetings in December 2025
Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm - 16 December 2025
Afy Afilaka was noted as absent from the Council meeting held on 14 October 2025. There is no record of Afy Afilaka speaking or taking any action in the provided document for the 16 December 2025 meeting.
Afy Afilaka, as a Councillor for Hook and Chessington North Ward and a member of the South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee, attended the South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee meeting on October 8, 2025. However, the provided reports pack does not indicate any specific actions or statements made by Afy Afilaka during the meeting.
Meetings in October 2025
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7:30 pm - 8 October 2025
Afy Afilaka is listed as a Councillor for Hook and Chessington North Ward and a member of the South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee. However, there is no indication in the provided reports pack that Afy Afilaka spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Councillor Afy Afilaka is a member of the Place Committee. However, records from the Place Committee meeting on September 18, 2025, do not indicate any specific statements or actions taken by Councillor Afilaka.
Meetings in September 2025
Place Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 7:30 pm - 18 September 2025
Councillor Afy Afilaka is a member of the Place Committee. However, the available documents do not indicate any specific statements or actions taken by Councillor Afilaka during the meeting.
Councillor Afy Afilaka, representing Hook and Chessington North Ward, attended the South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee meeting on July 16, 2025. However, the provided reports pack did not record any specific statements or actions taken by Councillor Afilaka during the meeting.
Meetings in July 2025
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 16 July 2025 7:30 pm, NEW - 16 July 2025
Councillor Afy Afilaka, representing Hook and Chessington North Ward, was a member of the South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee present at the meeting. However, no specific statements or actions by Councillor Afilaka were recorded in the provided reports pack.
During June 2025, Afy Afilaka was introduced as a Councillor for Hook and Chessington North Ward, representing the Liberal Democrats, at the Place Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 24th.
Meetings in June 2025
Place Committee - Tuesday 24 June 2025 7:30 pm - 24 June 2025
Afy Afilaka was introduced as a Councillor for Hook and Chessington North Ward, Liberal Democrat, at the beginning of the Place Committee meeting on Tuesday 24 June 2025.
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 12 June 2025 7:30 pm - 12 June 2025
Afy Afilaka is mentioned in connection with the Sunray Community Centre CIC's Youth Club Provision. Summer Workshops are planned at the Thursday youth club at the Sunray Community Centre with the support of AfC, if the grant application is successful.
During March 2025, Councillor Afy Afilaka served as Co-Chair of the Corporate and Resources Committee meeting on March 20th. Additionally, her ward funding allocation for the 2024-25 financial year was detailed in the South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee meeting on March 25th, totaling £2000 and distributed across several local initiatives including the Hook Centre Community Open Day, Hook Parade & North Parade Planters, hanging baskets at North Parade, the Community Christmas Competition, and Hook Centre AED Pads.
Meetings in March 2025
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 25 March 2025 7:30 pm - 25 March 2025
Councillor Afy Afilaka's ward funding allocation for the financial year 2024-25 was detailed in the Neighbourhood Managers Report. A total of £2000 was allocated, with specific amounts designated for the Hook Centre Community Open Day (£500), Hook Parade & North Parade Planters (£728), hanging baskets at North Parade (£650), the Community Christmas Competition (£116), and Hook Centre AED Pads (£6).
Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 20 March 2025 7:30 pm - 20 March 2025
Councillor Afy Afilaka served as a Co-Chair of the Corporate and Resources Committee meeting on March 20, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Councillor Afilaka in the provided documents.
In February 2025, Councillor Afy Afilaka served as Co-Chair of the Corporate and Resources Committee meeting held on February 13th. However, the available documentation does not provide specific details regarding any statements or actions taken by Councillor Afilaka during the meeting.
Meetings in February 2025
Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 13 February 2025 7:30 pm - 13 February 2025
Councillor Afy Afilaka served as Co-Chair of the Corporate and Resources Committee meeting on February 13, 2025. However, the available documentation does not indicate any specific statements or actions taken by Councillor Afilaka during the meeting.
In 2024, Councillor Afy Afilaka demonstrated engagement in community development and council policy. In October, she served as Vice Chair of the South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee, playing a key role in approving a £2,590.00 Neighbourhood Community Grant for the Kingston Association for the Blind after clarifying their application. In December, she participated in a council meeting and voted in favour of the motion England's Councils in Funding Crisis - Key Asks from the New Government,
indicating a focus on addressing financial challenges within local government.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During December 2024, Councillor Afy Afilaka participated in one council meeting. In the meeting on December 12th, she voted in favour of the motion England's Councils in Funding Crisis - Key Asks from the New Government
.
Meetings in December 2024
Council - Thursday 12 December 2024 7:30 pm - 12 December 2024
Councillor Afy Afilaka voted in favour of the motion England's Councils in Funding Crisis - Key Asks from the New Government
.
During October 2024, Councillor Afy Afilaka served as Vice Chair of the South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee. In this role, she participated in the review and approval process for a Neighbourhood Community Grant application from the Kingston Association for the Blind (KAB). She met with the KAB to clarify aspects of their application, and following satisfactory clarification, the grant of £2,590.00 was approved.
Meetings in October 2024
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 1 October 2024 7:30 pm - 1 October 2024
Councillor Afy Afilaka attended the South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee meeting on October 1, 2024, in her capacity as Vice Chair. She was involved in the decision-making process for a Neighbourhood Community Grant application from the Kingston Association for the Blind (KAB). The committee resolved that the Chair would be authorized to approve the grant of £2,590.00, provided the KAB met with the Chair and Vice Chair (Councillor Afilaka) to clarify aspects of their application. This clarification was subsequently provided to the satisfaction of both the Chair and Vice Chair.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Budget Council, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 8:00 pm
The Kingston upon Thames Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to discuss and potentially approve the financial strategy and detailed budget for the upcoming years. Key items on the agenda included the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030 and the detailed budget for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Strategy and Treasury Strategy. The meeting also scheduled discussions on the Statement of Licensing Policy, a determination of a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan, and a review of political proportionality on Council bodies.
Place Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 7:30 pm
The Place Committee meeting scheduled for 5 February 2026 was set to discuss the council's financial strategy, including the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the detailed budget for 2026/27. Other key items on the agenda included proposals for highway maintenance, street lighting, and the development of the Local Plan. The committee was also scheduled to consider motions referred from the Council concerning the over-concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and the Vehicle Crossover Policy.
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 7:30 pm
The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee meeting scheduled for 21 January 2026 was set to cover a range of local issues, including community safety, neighbourhood planning, and highway maintenance. The committee was also scheduled to review the activities of Neighbourhood Community Rangers and discuss the planned highway maintenance and street lighting capital programme for 2026/27.
Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm
The Council of Kingston upon Thames met on Tuesday 16 December 2025, with the agenda including discussions on a motion to reaffirm the borough's commitment to safety and inclusivity, and several motions for referral to relevant committees concerning gambling reform, combating extremism, and supporting Police Community Support Officers. The meeting also scheduled consideration of appointments to various council roles and committees, as well as the retention of the council's committee system governance arrangements.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Appointment to Outside Bodies
From: Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm - December 16, 2025
Decision made
Timetable of Meetings 2026/27
From: Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm - December 16, 2025
Appointment of Members to Committees, Panels or other bodies
From: Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm - December 16, 2025
Renewal of Appointment of Independent Members
From: Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm - December 16, 2025
Decision made
Retention of the Committee System Governance Arrangements
From: Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm - December 16, 2025
Decision made
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 75