Councillor Anita Schaper

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.

Special Meeting, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Council of Kingston upon Thames convened for a special meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the potential conferment of the Freedom of the Borough on the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps).

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 24 February 2026 was set to discuss community grants, an update on the Seething Wells Filter Beds, and the council's work programme. The meeting also included provisions for public questions and petitions.

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

The Corporate and Resources Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss the council's financial performance and future planning. Key agenda items included monitoring the revenue and capital budgets for 2025/26, and setting out the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030 and the detailed budget for 2026/27. The committee was also due to consider motions referred from the full council regarding amendments to the constitution and a stance against the far right.

Licensing Committee - Tuesday 10 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Licensing Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 to discuss and recommend the adoption of a revised Statement of Licensing Policy for 2026-2031, and to consider a motion regarding gambling harm. The committee unanimously recommended the adoption of the revised licensing policy and unanimously carried a motion supporting national gambling reform and the protection of Kingston residents.