Councillor Helen Grocott
Email: helen.grocott@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
57 meetings · Page 1 of 12
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.
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.
Blue Badge Appeals Panel - Friday 30 January 2026 9:45 am
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Declarations of Interest
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
For Determination
Petition - 'Unfair Parking Charges 2025 Increase'
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
...to comply with the Council's Petition Scheme, the Council considered a petition regarding the increase of parking charges that had been implemented as part of the approved budget for 2025/26.
Decision made
Appointment of Monitoring Officer
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
Decision made
Motion: Welfare Reform Bill - changes to disability and long-term sickness benefits
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
...to address concerns about the Welfare Reform Bill's potential impact on disability and long-term sickness benefits, the Council resolved to work with MPs to campaign against cuts, monitor the Timms Review and the Bill, monitor the back-to-work support package, keep the People Committee informed, foster an inclusive community, ensure adequate advice services, help with applications and appeals, and enhance their Information, Advice and Guidance offer.
Appointment of Members to Committees, Panels or other bodies
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 57
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 89