Diane White - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (St. Mark's and Seething Wells Ward)

Councillor Diane White

Liberal Democrat St. Mark's and Seething Wells Ward Portfolio Holder for Children's Services (including Education) and Co-Chair - People Committee

Email: Diane.White@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Home to School Travel Appeals Panel (Member) Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Kingston Partnership Board (Member) People Committee (Co-Chair) Blue Badge Appeals Panel (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

46 meetings · Page 1 of 10

People Committee Co-Chair

People Committee - Tuesday 3 February 2026 7:30 pm

The People Committee is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 03 February 2026, with a key focus on the council's financial strategy for the upcoming years. The committee will also review the post-16 education and training provisions for young people in the borough, alongside updates on adult social care services.

February 03, 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
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 Member

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
Blue Badge Appeals Panel Member

Blue Badge Appeals Panel - Friday 28 November 2025 9:45 am, NEW

The Kingston upon Thames Blue Badge Appeals Panel met to consider an appeal against the refusal of a Blue Badge[^2]. The panel was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of the previous meeting and to agree to exclude the press and public from the meeting.

November 28, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Motion: England's Councils in Funding Crisis - Key Asks from the New Government

From: Council - Thursday 12 December 2024 7:30 pm - December 12, 2024

...to approve a motion acknowledging the funding crisis facing English councils, outlining key issues, and resolving to write to government officials with specific requests for increased and sustained funding, greater financial autonomy, and a review of council tax.

No

Achieving for Children Annual Reports

From: People Committee - Tuesday 5 November 2024 7:30 pm - November 05, 2024

...to receive Achieving for Children's Annual Impact Report, Annual Equalities Report, and Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for 2023/24, and to refer any committee comments to the Council’s Lead Commissioner for Children’s Services.

Decision made

SEND Futures Plan update

From: People Committee - Tuesday 5 November 2024 7:30 pm - November 05, 2024

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

Decision made

Recommissioning Children's Services

From: People Committee - Tuesday 5 November 2024 7:30 pm - November 05, 2024

...to approve the extension of the Achieving for Children’s contract for five years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.

Decision made

Summary

Meetings Attended: 46

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 92