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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Prioritised Intervention - Speed Reduction in the Neighbourhood

From: Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 9 October 2025 7:30 pm - October 09, 2025

...to address speed reduction in the neighbourhood, the committee noted the 20mph speed limit programme and reduced speeds, as well as the planned installation of Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs) in specific locations.

Decision made

Community Grants Programme

From: Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 9 October 2025 7:30 pm - October 09, 2025

...to approve applications for £3,000 Neighbourhood Community Grants from Kingston Giving and Oxygen.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Peer Challenge Report and Action Plan

From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 30, 2025

...to note the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge report and endorse the Corporate Peer Challenge Action Plan.

Recommendations Approved

Urgent Decision Taken under Procedure Rule 30 - Manned Guarding and CCTV Monitoring Contract Procurement Strategy

From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 30, 2025

...it approved the GW1 Procurement Strategy for the Manned Guarding and CCTV Monitoring Services contract, commencing December 1, 2025, for five years with a potential two-year extension, offering the procurement as two lots to the market.

Recommendations Approved

Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring 2025/26 as at Month 4

From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 30, 2025

...capital budgets were approved or increased for various projects, including the Local Implementation Plan, Highways and Transportation, acquisition of properties from Cambridge Road Estate LLP, Small Sites Phase 2 development programme, Disabled Facilities Programme, Hook Flood alleviation scheme, HRA Voids Works, Community Parks Programme, and NEC Housing system implementation, while also approving the reprofiling of other capital budgets.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 53

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 119