Farshid Sadr-Hashemi - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Kingston Gate Ward)

Councillor Farshid Sadr-Hashemi

Liberal Democrat Kingston Gate Ward

Email: farshid.sadr-hashemi@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Schools Forum (Member) Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Planning Committee (Member) Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Member) Pension Fund Panel (Member) Kingston and North Kingston Planning Sub-Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

59 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Planning Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 7:30 pm

February 11, 2026, 7:30 pm
Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel Member

Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to consider a report on urgent and emergency care at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, alongside updates on children's mental health services and public health matters. The meeting will also include a period for public questions.

February 04, 2026, 7:30 pm
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee Member

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 29 January 2026 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee is scheduled to discuss proposals for permanent traffic management orders in North Kingston, consider objections to a new parking scheme in Dickerage Lane, and review applications for Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding. The committee will also consider adopting a refreshed Neighbourhood Community Plan.

January 29, 2026, 7:30 pm
Schools Forum Member

Schools Forum - Monday 26 January 2026 3:30 pm

The Kingston Schools Forum was scheduled to discuss the financial outlook for the current and upcoming academic years, with a particular focus on the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and its allocation across different educational blocks. The forum was also set to review the progress of the SEND Futures Plan, a strategic initiative aimed at improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

January 26, 2026, 3:30 pm
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee Member

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of community-focused issues, including traffic management on Manorgate Road and Coombe Lane West, planned highway maintenance, and community safety initiatives. The committee was also set to consider applications for Neighbourhood Community Grants.

January 15, 2026, 7:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

56 decisions · Page 4 of 12

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.

Declarations of Interest

From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025

For Determination

Petition - 'Unfair Parking Charges 2025 Increase'

From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025

...to comply with the Council's Petition Scheme, the Council considered a petition regarding the increase of parking charges that had been implemented as part of the approved budget for 2025/26.

Decision made

Summary

Meetings Attended: 59

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 56