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

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.

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