Councillor Farshid Sadr-Hashemi
Email: farshid.sadr-hashemi@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
54 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Schools Forum - Monday 15 December 2025 4:30 pm, NEW
The Kingston upon Thames Schools Forum is scheduled to convene for an online meeting to discuss and decide on the funding model for Secondary Alternative Provision at Malden Oaks. The forum will consider different options for funding these places, taking into account the financial pressures faced by Malden Oaks and the limitations of the borough's high needs block allocation.
Pension Fund Panel - Thursday 4 December 2025 10:00 am, NEW
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Pension Fund Panel was scheduled to discuss pension administration, governance, risk, and investment strategy at its meeting on 4 December 2025. The panel was expected to review the fund's performance, budget, and risk register, as well as consider a new conflict of interest policy. They were also scheduled to discuss the appointment of a new tracing and mortality screening supplier.
Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 2 December 2025 7:30 pm
The Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to meet to discuss the National 10 Year Health Plan, the move towards Neighbourhood Health, and public health matters in the borough. The panel was also expected to receive a verbal update on the changes in law on the Mental Health Act.
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 18 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee met on Tuesday 18 November 2025, and discussed traffic calming measures, planning applications, and community infrastructure levy funds. The committee approved recommendations for the allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funds, but deferred a decision on the Tudor Library Mindful Garden supplementary request.
Decisions from Meetings
50 decisions · Page 8 of 10
24/02624/CREG3 - Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Fairfield Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2PY
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to permit planning permission for a new leisure centre on Fairfield Road, subject to the conditions outlined in the report and amended by late material, with final adjustments delegated to the Assistant Director of Strategic Planning and Infrastructure in consultation with the Planning Committee Chair.
Decision made
24/00805/FUL - 22 Gloucester Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3SJ
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to permit planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 34-unit co-living accommodation at 22 Gloucester Road, Kingston Upon Thames, subject to conditions and a legal agreement as detailed in the report and late material.
Decision made
Urgent Items Authorised by the Chair
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 14 January 2025 7:30 pm - January 14, 2025
...to allocate £35,000 of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy funds to the Kingston 2025 - All Our Stories
project.
Recommendations Approved
Result of Consultation on Ely Close
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 14 January 2025 7:30 pm - January 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 54
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 50