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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Motion Referred to Committee by Council: "Committee System versus Leader and Cabinet in Kingston

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

...to oppose the government's plans to abolish the committee system, champion governance arrangements that empower all councillors, and communicate this position to relevant ministers and local MPs.

Recommendations Approved

Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring 2025/26 as at Month 6

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

...to note the forecast outturn positions for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, Schools Budget and Dedicated Schools Grant, and Capital Programme for 2025/26, and to approve a capital budget of £17.73m for property acquisition, a £20.87 million increase to the CRE Affordable Homes budget, and £0.50m budget re-profiling for CRE Loan.

Recommendations Approved

Cloud Data Centre Services - Contract Award

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

...approved the award of a contract to Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud data centre services for an initial period of three years, with an option for two 12-month extensions, for a maximum value of £7.4 million.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 53

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 119