Anita Schaper - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Berrylands Ward)

Councillor Anita Schaper

Liberal Democrat Berrylands Ward Portfolio Holder for Communities, Commissioning and Customer Contact and Co-Chair - Corporate and Resources Committee

Email: Anita.Schaper@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Corporate and Resources Committee (Co-Chair) Home to School Travel Appeals Panel (Member) Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee (Vice-Chair) Schools Forum Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel People Committee Blue Badge Appeals Panel (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Corporate and Resources Committee Co-Chair

Budget Meeting, Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 12 February 2026 7:30 pm

February 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
Blue Badge Appeals Panel Member

Blue Badge Appeals Panel - Friday 30 January 2026 9:45 am

January 30, 2026, 9:45 am
Home to School Travel Appeals Panel Member

Online meeting, Home to School Travel Appeals Panel - Monday 26 January 2026 7:00 pm

The Home to School Travel Appeals Panel met on Monday 26 January 2026 to consider a home to school travel appeal. The meeting procedure was agreed, and the public were excluded for the remainder of the meeting to discuss exempt information.

January 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Member

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.

December 16, 2025
Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee Vice-Chair

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 9 December 2025 7:30 pm

The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee met to discuss community safety, neighbourhood ranger activity, and a cycle route on Ewell Road. The committee received an update on community safety work in the last six months, and plans for the next six. A decision on the Ewell Road cycle route was deferred.

December 09, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2028/29 and Detailed Budget 2025/26

From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025

...to recommend to the Corporate and Resources Committee and Full Council the approval of the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2028/29 and Detailed Budget 2025/26, encompassing various general fund proposals and school budget allocations for services including children's services, adult social care, public health, and education.

Ofsted Inspection of Local Authority Children's Services

From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025

... to note the outcome, findings, and recommendations from the Ofsted inspection of Local Authority Children's Services.

Recommendations Approved

SEND Futures Plan Update

From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025

...to note the progress with implementing the SEND Futures Plan, including performance against the Safety Valve Agreement.

Recommendations approved

Admission Arrangements for Community Schools 2026/27

From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025

...to approve the proposed community school admission arrangements for the 2026-2027 school year as detailed in Annex 1 of the report.

Recommendations approved

Community Grants Programme

From: Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 21 January 2025 7:30 pm - January 21, 2025

...to approve a £2,800 Neighbourhood Community Grant for Namaste Kingston CIC's Rangotsav 2025 and allocate £500 of Councillor Ward Funding to Queens Promenade Friends for their New Athelstan Garden project.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 54

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 95