Jamal Chohan - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Tudor Ward)

Councillor Jamal Chohan

Kingston Independent Residents Group Tudor Ward Deputy Leader of the Opposition; Opposition Spokesperson for Leisure and Economic Development

Email: jamal.chohan@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Senior Staff Panel (Member) Standards Sub-Committee (Member) People Committee Scrutiny Panel Kingston and North Kingston Planning Sub-Committee Licensing Sub-Committee (Member) Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Member) Licensing Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

47 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee Member

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

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee is scheduled to discuss proposals for permanent traffic management orders in North Kingston, consider objections to a new parking scheme in Dickerage Lane, and review applications for Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding. The committee will also consider adopting a refreshed Neighbourhood Community Plan.

January 29, 2026, 7:30 pm
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee Member

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of community-focused issues, including traffic management on Manorgate Road and Coombe Lane West, planned highway maintenance, and community safety initiatives. The committee was also set to consider applications for Neighbourhood Community Grants.

January 15, 2026, 7:30 pm
Senior Staff Panel Member

Senior Staff Panel - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10:30 am

The Senior Staff Panel of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 16 December 2025. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the interview process for the appointment of a new Director of Finance. The meeting was scheduled to begin in public, with the possibility of excluding the press and public for certain agenda items.

December 16, 2025
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
Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel Member

Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 2 December 2025 7:30 pm

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 2 December 2025 to discuss the National 10 Year Health Plan, the move towards Neighbourhood Health, and to receive a verbal update on public health matters in the borough. The panel was also scheduled to receive a verbal update on the Mental Health Act, and to consider the minutes of their previous meeting.

December 02, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025/26 Municipal Year

From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 7:00 pm - June 18, 2025

...to appoint Councillor Olly Wehring as Chair and Councillor Anne Owen as Vice-Chair of both the Committee and the Planning Sub-Committee for the 2025/26 Municipal Year.

Recommendations Approved

Allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL)

From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 7:00 pm - June 18, 2025

...to allocate Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy funds, approving applications for Half Mile Tree: Improvements, Latchmere Recreation Ground: Wildlife pond extension, Canbury Gardens: Riverbank Restoration, Tudor Drive Library: Garden, Kingston WelCare: Arts and Crafts Facility, Springfield Blue Bridge: Regeneration (part-allocation), Weir Archer: Accessibility Pathway & Ramp, and London Design Festival: Kingston, deferring applications for Khalsa Karate Dojo: Renovation of martial arts community centre and Canbury Gardens: Petanque Court, and refusing the application for Climate Safe Streets: Linden/Portman and Somerset.

Recommendations Approved

Neighbourhood Working Arrangements 2025-26

From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 7:00 pm - June 18, 2025

...to improve efficiency and productivity, its Planning Sub-Committee was de-established for the 2025-26 municipal year, with the intention of integrating planning application considerations into regular committee meetings.

Recommendations Approved

Appointments of Members to Committees, Panels and other bodies

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

...the Council approved recommendations for appointments of members to committees, panels, and other bodies for the 2025-2026 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: 47

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 67