Councillor John Sweeney
Email: John.Sweeney@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
People Committee - Tuesday 3 February 2026 7:30 pm
The People Committee is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 03 February 2026, with a key focus on the council's financial strategy for the upcoming years. The committee will also review the post-16 education and training provisions for young people in the borough, alongside updates on adult social care services.
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.
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.
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.
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 18 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee met on Tuesday 18 November 2025, and discussed traffic calming measures, planning applications, and community infrastructure levy funds. The committee approved recommendations for the allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funds, but deferred a decision on the Tudor Library Mindful Garden supplementary request.
Decisions from Meetings
90 decisions · Page 15 of 18
Result of Consultation on Ely Close
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 14 January 2025 7:30 pm - January 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Urgent Items Authorised by the Chair
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 14 January 2025 7:30 pm - January 14, 2025
...to allocate £35,000 of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy funds to the Kingston 2025 - All Our Stories
project.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: England's Councils in Funding Crisis - Key Asks from the New Government
From: Council - Thursday 12 December 2024 7:30 pm - December 12, 2024
...to approve a motion acknowledging the funding crisis facing English councils, outlining key issues, and resolving to write to government officials with specific requests for increased and sustained funding, greater financial autonomy, and a review of council tax.
No
Kings Road/ New Road Experimental Traffic Management Order (ETMO)
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 10 December 2024 7:30 pm - December 10, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Community Grants Programme
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 10 December 2024 7:30 pm - December 10, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 90