Councillor Diane White
Email: Diane.White@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
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.
Blue Badge Appeals Panel - Friday 30 January 2026 9:45 am
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
92 decisions · Page 7 of 19
Motion: Welfare Reform Bill - changes to disability and long-term sickness benefits
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
...to address concerns about the Welfare Reform Bill's potential impact on disability and long-term sickness benefits, the Council resolved to work with MPs to campaign against cuts, monitor the Timms Review and the Bill, monitor the back-to-work support package, keep the People Committee informed, foster an inclusive community, ensure adequate advice services, help with applications and appeals, and enhance their Information, Advice and Guidance offer.
Appointment of Members to Committees, Panels or other bodies
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
Recommendations Approved
SEND Futures update
From: People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 17, 2025
...that progress with implementing the SEND Futures Plan, including performance against the Safety Valve Agreement, be noted.
Recommendations Approved
Appointments to Internal Working Groups - Armed Forces Community Covenant Working Group
From: People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 17, 2025
...Councillors Noel Hadjimichael and Ian George were appointed to the Armed Forces Community Covenant Working Group for the 2025/26 municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
Healthier Advertising Policy
From: People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 17, 2025
... that the Healthier Advertising Policy, restricting the promotion of unhealthy products and building on existing restrictions for alcohol, vape, e-cigarette, and gambling products on Kingston Council assets, estates, and procured services, was approved.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 92