Ian Manders - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Alexandra Ward)

Councillor Ian Manders

Liberal Democrat Alexandra Ward Portfolio Holder for Climate Action, Biodiversity and Planning Policy & Co-Chair - Place Committee

Email: ian.manders@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Corporate and Resources Committee (Member) Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Place Committee (Co-Chair, Co-Chair, in the Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

53 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Council Member

Annual Council, Council - Thursday 21 May 2026 7:30 pm

May 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Corporate and Resources Committee Member

Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Corporate and Resources Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the Council's Delivery Plan for 2026/27, proposals for fire safety remedial works, and the procurement strategies for soft facilities management and water, wastewater, and ancillary services.

March 19, 2026, 7:30 pm
Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee Member

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 17 March 2026 7:30 pm

The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 17 March 2026, with a key focus on addressing parking and traffic management issues in Verona Drive and Ewell Road. The committee will also consider proposals for community grants.

March 17, 2026, 7:30 pm
Place Committee Co-Chair

Place Committee - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Place Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss a revised abandoned vehicle policy, the council's delivery plan for 2026/27, and the local development scheme. The meeting also included discussions on planned highway maintenance, street lighting, and the procurement strategy for electric vehicle infrastructure.

March 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Member

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).

February 26, 2026, 7:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Allocations of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) Funds

From: Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 10 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 10, 2025

...to allocate Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funds to five projects: Fishponds Park Children's Playground (£55,000), Victoria Recreation Ground Footpath Extension (£24,000), Edith Gardens Rewilding (£30,360), Alexandra Millennium Green Master Plan (£27,561.66), and Surbiton Town Centre Partnership Improvement Plan (£40,000).

Recommendations Approved

Community Grants Programme

From: Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 10 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 10, 2025

...to allocate £1,218 of Councillor Ward Funding to the Berrylands Scouts Group to purchase equipment for the Berrylands Festival.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair

From: Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 10 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 10, 2025

...to appoint Councillor Tom Reeve as Chair and Councillor Anita Schaper as Vice-Chair of the Committee for the 2025/26 Municipal Year.

Recommendations Approved

Review of Proportionality

From: Annual Council on the rising of the Special Council meeting, Council - Tuesday 13 May 2025 7:45 pm - May 13, 2025

...to reflect changes to council committees, the council resolved to adjust the allocation of seats on committees and other bodies to maintain political proportionality, primarily shifting one seat from The Opposition Group to the Liberal Democrats.

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 53

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 119