Councillor Ian George

Budget Council, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 8:00 pm

The Kingston upon Thames Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to discuss and potentially approve the financial strategy and detailed budget for the upcoming years. Key items on the agenda included the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030 and the detailed budget for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Strategy and Treasury Strategy. The meeting also scheduled discussions on the Statement of Licensing Policy, a determination of a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan, and a review of political proportionality on Council bodies.

Special Meeting, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Council of Kingston upon Thames convened for a special meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the potential conferment of the Freedom of the Borough on the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps).

Place Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Place Committee meeting scheduled for 5 February 2026 was set to discuss the council's financial strategy, including the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the detailed budget for 2026/27. Other key items on the agenda included proposals for highway maintenance, street lighting, and the development of the Local Plan. The committee was also scheduled to consider motions referred from the Council concerning the over-concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and the Vehicle Crossover Policy.

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Monday 2 February 2026 6:45 pm

The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) meeting scheduled for 2 February 2026 was set to discuss a proposed Code of Conduct for its members and review updated national guidance on Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE). The council was also scheduled to receive updates on various SACRE activities and national developments in Religious Education.

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 29 January 2026 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee meeting scheduled for 29 January 2026 was set to discuss several key local issues, including the permanent implementation of traffic management orders in North Kingston, the introduction of a new parking scheme in Dickerage Lane, and the allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funds. The committee was also scheduled to consider and adopt a refreshed Neighbourhood Community Plan.