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 8 of 18
Healthier Advertising Policy
From: People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 17, 2025
... that the Healthier Advertising Policy, restricting the promotion of unhealthy products and building on existing restrictions for alcohol, vape, e-cigarette, and gambling products on Kingston Council assets, estates, and procured services, was approved.
Recommendations Approved
SEND Futures update
From: People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 17, 2025
...that progress with implementing the SEND Futures Plan, including performance against the Safety Valve Agreement, be noted.
Recommendations Approved
Appointments to Internal Working Groups - Armed Forces Community Covenant Working Group
From: People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 17, 2025
...Councillors Noel Hadjimichael and Ian George were appointed to the Armed Forces Community Covenant Working Group for the 2025/26 municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
Cambridge Road Estate (CRE) - Leaseholder / Freeholder Decant Strategy
From: People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 17, 2025
...to approve and adopt the proposed amendments to the Cambridge Road Estate (CRE) Freeholder and Leaseholder Decant Policy, as detailed in Annex 1 of the agenda report, to clarify provisions, improve readability, and ensure consistent interpretation.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Resident Engagement Strategy 2025-28
From: People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 17, 2025
...to approve the Housing Resident Engagement Strategy 2025-2029, as detailed in Annex 1, with annual progress updates provided to the Resident Scrutiny panel.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 90