Councillor Helen Grocott

The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee approved a £3,000 Neighbourhood Community Grant for New Era Community Projects CIC's "Reach for the Sky" project on 11 June 2026. The project aims to provide physical activity sessions for young carers aged 5-12 and their families.

The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee approved the implementation of double yellow lines on Elmcroft Drive, Compton Crescent, and Knollmead Avenue on 11 June 2026. The committee also approved the erection of two "No Idling" signs and parking restrictions on one side of the road only for Knollmead Avenue.

The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee decided not to establish a Planning Sub-Committee and to apply a 'guillotine' of 22:30 to all meetings until May 2030. This decision was made on 11/06/2026. The committee can waive the guillotine by resolution if necessary.

The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee decided to continue with the funding allocations arrangements for the Municipal Year 2026/27. This permits Councillors to allocate up to £2,000 of Councillor Ward Funding individually.

The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council decided on 11 June 2026 to appoint Councillor Lorraine Dunston as Chair and Councillor Griseldis Kirsch as Vice-Chair for the Municipal Year 2026/27.