Anne Owen

People Committee

People Committee - Tuesday 10 March 2026 7:30 pm

The People Committee of Kingston Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important matters concerning the borough's residents, with a particular focus on the delivery of health, social care, and education services. Key agenda items included the approval of the Council's Delivery Plan for 2026/27, the finalisation of a Section 75 Partnership Agreement with the South West London Integrated Care Board, and decisions regarding the future of Achieving for Children, the company responsible for delivering children's services. The committee was also set to consider contract awards for crucial services such as the Sexual Health London e-service, community drug and alcohol treatment, and health visiting and school health services.

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee Vice-Chair

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee met on Tuesday 3 March 2026, approving community grants, extending a Public Spaces Protection Order, and agreeing to highway maintenance estimates. The committee also approved the implementation of a zebra crossing on Coombe Lane West.

Council

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.

Council

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).

Licensing Sub-Committee

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10:15 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee considered two applications for new premises licences: one for the Ancient Marketplace and another for Market House, both located in Kingston upon Thames. The committee granted the licence for the Ancient Marketplace with conditions, but postponed the decision for Market House to allow for further consideration of the proposed hours and conditions.