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.
42 meetings · Page 1 of 9
People Committee - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 7:30 pm
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Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7:30 pm
The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to discuss community grants, traffic management on Coombe Lane West, and the extension of a Public Spaces Protection Order for Eagle Brewery Wharf. The committee was also set to review 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).
Decisions from Meetings
90 decisions · Page 17 of 18
Gambling Act 2005 - Review of Statement of Licensing Policy and Principles - Recommendations of the Licensing Committee
From: Council - Tuesday 15 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 15, 2024
Decision made
Motion: Winter Fuel Allowance
From: Council - Tuesday 15 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 15, 2024
...to oppose the Labour Government's decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Payment, resolving to continue a local awareness campaign for Pension Credit, write to the Chancellor, sign Age UK's petition, encourage Pension Credit uptake, and consider further support for pensioners in fuel poverty.
No
Appointments of Members to Committees, Panels and other bodies
From: Council - Tuesday 15 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 15, 2024
...to Committees, Panels and other bodies be approved, resulting in several member replacements and appointments, including Councillor Kamala Kugan replacing Councillor James Giles on the Corporate and Resources Committee, and Councillor James Giles replacing Councillor Yvonne Tracey on the Place Committee.
No
Independent Members of Audit, Governance & Standards Committee
From: Council - Tuesday 15 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 15, 2024
Decision made
Community Grants Programme
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 3 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 03, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 90