James Manthel

Place Committee

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 policy on abandoned vehicles and to review actions within the Council Delivery Plan for 2026/27 relevant to the committee. The meeting also included a review of the Local Development Scheme for the Local Plan.

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee met on Tuesday 3 March 2026, approving community grants, extending a Public Spaces Protection Order, and agreeing to highway maintenance estimates. The committee also approved the implementation of a zebra crossing on Coombe Lane West.

Council

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).

Council

Budget Council, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 8:00 pm

The Kingston upon Thames Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to discuss and potentially approve the financial strategy and detailed budget for the upcoming years. Key items on the agenda included the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030 and the detailed budget for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Strategy and Treasury Strategy. The meeting also scheduled discussions on the Statement of Licensing Policy, a determination of a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan, and a review of political proportionality on Council bodies.

Place Committee

Place Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Place Committee meeting scheduled for 5 February 2026 was set to discuss the council's financial strategy, including the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the detailed budget for 2026/27. Other key items on the agenda included proposals for highway maintenance, street lighting, and the development of the Local Plan. The committee was also scheduled to consider motions referred from the Council concerning the over-concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and the Vehicle Crossover Policy.