John Sweeney

People Committee - Tuesday 10 March 2026 7:30 pm

The People Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026, approving key agreements and contracts that will shape public health services and children's services for the coming years. Decisions included the approval of a Section 75 Partnership Agreement with the South West London Integrated Care Board, the extension of major public health contracts, and the award of a new pan-London sexual health e-service contract. The committee also approved the budget, financial strategy, and strategic plan for Achieving for Children, the company responsible for delivering children's services across Kingston, Richmond, and Windsor & Maidenhead.

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

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee approved funding for two community grant applications, with one application being refused. The committee also approved the extension of a Public Spaces Protection Order for Eagle Brewery Wharf and agreed to the highway maintenance estimates for the Coombe Estate.

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.

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).

People Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 - 7:30 pm

The People Committee meeting on 3 February 2026 focused heavily on the council's financial future, with significant discussion and recommendations made regarding the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the detailed budget for 2026/27. Key decisions were also made regarding school admission arrangements for community schools for the 2027/28 academic year, and updates were provided on Adult Social Care services and the post-16 education offer.