Councillor James Giles

The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee decided to approve a proposed permanent School Street Zone for Coombe Girls' School to proceed to local public consultation on 09 September 2026. Following consultation, the results will be presented for a final decision. The scheme will be implemented by Experimental Traffic Management Order, with authority delegated to the Director, Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services to confirm scheme details in consultation with the Chair and Ward Councillors.

The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee decided on 09/09/2026 to approve five applications for Neighbourhood Community Grant funding. These approvals were for Disability Challengers (£3,000), New Malden Town Centre Partnership (£3,000), Malden, Coombe and Kingston Branch, Royal British Legion (£1,090), Learn English At Home (£3,000), and Achieving for Children (£1,500).

The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee decided on 09/09/2026 to approve the implementation of a new zebra crossing on South Lane outside house number 261. The committee noted the results of the consultation and agreed to inform residents and stakeholders of their decision. The scheme includes high-visibility Belisha beacons, extended zig-zag keep-clear markings, and high-friction road surfacing.

The Corporate and Resources Committee, Council decided on 14 July 2026 to approve recommendations for the de-establishment of the Member-led Blue Badge Appeals Panel process and to delegate authority for overseeing revised outsourced arrangements for the concessionary travel service. The Council also agreed to de-establish the Blue Badge Appeals Panel and delete section 4.8 of Part 3A of the Council's Constitution. This includes implementing a revised single-stage review process from 15 July 2026 and presenting a performance and quality assurance report six months after implementation.

The Corporate and Resources Committee, Council recommended to full council on 14 July 2026 that a separate Health and Wellbeing Board be re-established. The committee also recommended the de-establishment of the Kingston Partnership Board and that authority be delegated to the Monitoring Officer to make consequential amendments to the Constitution.