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 9 of 18
Adult Social Care Passenger Transport Provision
From: People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 17, 2025
...to ensure continued access to passenger transport services for adults needing social care support, the committee approved the extension of the existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) led by Sutton Council and Achieving for Children (AfC) until February 2029.
Recommendations Approved
Cambridge Road Estate (CRE) - Variation to Project Agreements
From: People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 17, 2025
...to address requirements of the Building Safety Act, update affordable housing and handover requirements, amend the GLA loan terms, update LLP lease surrender terms, and allow for freehold transfer of private houses on the Cambridge Road Estate (CRE), the Committee agreed to variations to the RBK (Cambridge Road) LLP project documents and delegated authority to finalize and enter into a Deed of Variation and updated Power of Attorney.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Housing Landlord Complaints Report
From: People Committee - Tuesday 17 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 17, 2025
...that the Committee noted the Housing Landlord Complaints Self Assessment 2024/25 and approved the Annual Housing Complaints Performance and Service Improvement report 2024/25.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Proportionality
From: Annual Council on the rising of the Special Council meeting, Council - Tuesday 13 May 2025 7:45 pm - May 13, 2025
...to reflect changes to council committees, the council resolved to adjust the allocation of seats on committees and other bodies to maintain political proportionality, primarily shifting one seat from The Opposition Group to the Liberal Democrats.
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Honorary Freeman of the Borough
From: Special meeting of Council, Council - Tuesday 13 May 2025 7:30 pm - May 13, 2025
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 90