Helen Grocott - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (King George's and Sunray Ward)

Councillor Helen Grocott

Liberal Democrat King George's and Sunray Ward

Email: helen.grocott@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee (Member) People Committee (Member) Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Member) Blue Badge Appeals Panel (Chair, Member) Scrutiny Panel South of the Borough Planning Sub-Committee Standards Sub-Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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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
People Committee Member

People Committee - Tuesday 3 February 2026 7:30 pm

The People Committee is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 03 February 2026, with a key focus on the council's financial strategy for the upcoming years. The committee will also review the post-16 education and training provisions for young people in the borough, alongside updates on adult social care services.

February 03, 2026, 7:30 pm
Blue Badge Appeals Panel Member

Blue Badge Appeals Panel - Friday 30 January 2026 9:45 am

January 30, 2026, 9:45 am
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee Member

South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 7:30 pm

The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee meeting scheduled for 21 January 2026 was set to cover a range of local issues, including community safety, neighbourhood planning, and highway maintenance. The committee was also scheduled to review the activities of Neighbourhood Community Rangers and discuss the planned highway maintenance and street lighting capital programme for 2026/27.

January 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Member

Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm

The Council of Kingston upon Thames met on Tuesday 16 December 2025, with the agenda including discussions on a motion to reaffirm the borough's commitment to safety and inclusivity, and several motions for referral to relevant committees concerning gambling reform, combating extremism, and supporting Police Community Support Officers. The meeting also scheduled consideration of appointments to various council roles and committees, as well as the retention of the council's committee system governance arrangements.

December 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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School Streets schemes for St Philip's & Ellingham Schools

From: South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 22 January 2025 7:30 pm - January 22, 2025

...to make permanent the experimental Traffic Management Orders for the Harrow Close and Ellingham Road School Streets, setting aside objections and informing the public of the decision.

Information Only

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

Clayton Road - Zebra Crossing Scheme

From: South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 4 December 2024 7:30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to approve the implementation of a humped zebra crossing scheme on Clayton Road, as shown in Annex 1C, following a local consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Neighbourhood Community Grant applications

From: South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 4 December 2024 7:30 pm - December 04, 2024

...to refuse a £3,000 grant to Amber Bee, defer a £3,000 grant to ADHD Embrace, award a £3,000 grant to Man & Boy, and amend and award a £1,500 grant to the Sunray & Egmont Community Residents Association.

Recommendations Approved

SEND Futures Plan update

From: People Committee - Tuesday 5 November 2024 7:30 pm - November 05, 2024

...to note the progress with implementing the SEND Futures Plan, including performance against the Safety Valve Agreement.

Decision made

Summary

Meetings Attended: 57

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 89