Councillor Farshid Sadr-Hashemi

Pension Fund Panel - Wednesday 17 September 2025 10:00 am

The Kingston upon Thames Council's Pension Fund Panel met to discuss the fund's triennial valuation, administration, governance, and investment performance. The panel approved the draft funding strategy statement, noted the pension administration performance update, and approved the pensions dashboard matching policy. They also discussed and agreed to review the responsible investment policy, consider options for divestment from companies on the UN list, and publish an annual stewardship report.

Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 7:30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Kingston upon Thames Council Planning Committee meeting on 10 September 2025. The meeting was scheduled to address two planning applications, one concerning the conversion of a property into flats with disabled access, and the other regarding the extension and refurbishment of a health and fitness club. Councillors were also expected to confirm the minutes of a previous meeting and to declare any relevant interests.

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee met to discuss traffic management, parking, community grants, and a footbridge petition. Councillors approved recommendations for traffic management measures on Manorgate Road to be deferred, parking options in the Dickerage Lane area, and community grant funding for New Era Community Projects and Kingston Association for the Blind, while denying funding for Association QMC School of Capoeira. The committee also noted the results of a traffic monitoring review for Birkenhead Avenue and Gordon Road, deciding against further restrictions, and acknowledged a petition regarding a proposed footbridge over the River Thames.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 10 July 2025 7:30 pm

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to review Kingston's Adult Community Health Services, receiving an update on public health matters and discussing future work plans. The panel reviewed the plans for standardisation and developments in line with the 'left shift' to community based care. Councillors requested more information on the Connected Kingston website, and discussed how to involve the neighbourhood system and residents in health service changes.

Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council met to debate petitions regarding parking charges and pension fund investments, as well as to discuss a motion on welfare reform. Councillors agreed to establish a cross-party task force to review pension fund investments and also voted to campaign against changes to disability benefits. The council also formally recognised John Azar OBE, for being admitted to the status of Honorary Freeman of the Royal Borough.