Diane White

Blue Badge Appeals Panel

Blue Badge Appeals Panel - Friday 20 March 2026 9:45 am, NEW

The Blue Badge Appeals Panel of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Friday 20 March 2026 to hear three appeals against the refusal of Blue Badges. Two of these appeals were withdrawn due to new evidence being submitted, while the third appeal resulted in a decision to reassess the appellant's application.

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 17 March 2026 7:30 pm

The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee met on Tuesday 17 March 2026, approving measures to address parking issues on Verona Drive and making the Ewell Road Cycle Route Experimental Traffic Management Order permanent. The committee also allocated Councillor Ward Funding for a new printing press at Kingston Adult Education and for hanging baskets.

People Committee Co-Chair

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.

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).