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.

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Corporate and Resources Committee Member

Budget Meeting, Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 12 February 2026 7:30 pm

February 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
Place Committee Co-Chair

Place Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Place Committee is scheduled to convene on Thursday 5 February 2026, with a key focus on the council's financial strategy and the future of local development. The committee will also consider policies related to housing, transport infrastructure, and highway maintenance.

February 05, 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
Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee Member

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 9 December 2025 7:30 pm

The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee met to discuss community safety, neighbourhood ranger activity, and a cycle route on Ewell Road. The committee received an update on community safety work in the last six months, and plans for the next six. A decision on the Ewell Road cycle route was deferred.

December 09, 2025
Corporate and Resources Committee Member

Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm

The Corporate and Resources Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council convened on 27 November 2025, addressing a range of strategic and financial matters. Key decisions included approving the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle for temporary accommodation, awarding contracts for cloud data centre services and CCTV upgrades, and endorsing the new Inclusive Kingston Strategy 2025-29. The committee also reviewed the revenue and capital budget monitoring reports.

November 27, 2025

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: 45

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 119