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

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Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-2029 & Detailed Budget 2025/26

From: Budget Council, Council - Thursday 27 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 27, 2025

... the People Committee, Council of Kingston upon Thames decided to recommend to Council the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-2029, the Detailed Budget 2025/26, and the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26, including approving the Schools Budget for 2025/26 and related proposals for the Central School Services Block, Early Years Block, High Needs Block, and Schools Block.

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 59

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 56