Councillor Kamala Kugan

Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council met to debate petitions regarding parking charges and pension fund investments, as well as to discuss a motion on welfare reform. Councillors agreed to establish a cross-party task force to review pension fund investments and also voted to campaign against changes to disability benefits. The council also formally recognised John Azar OBE, for being admitted to the status of Honorary Freeman of the Royal Borough.

Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 26 June 2025 7:30 pm

The Corporate and Resources Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Thursday 26 June 2025, approving recommendations on the revenue and capital outturn for 2024/25, noting the council plan's end-of-year report, and unanimously carrying two motions regarding social media use and the impact of national insurance increases.

Place Committee - Tuesday 24 June 2025 7:30 pm

The Place Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 24 June 2025, discussing a range of important local issues. Key decisions included the approval of a £7.2 million programme to retrofit council buildings for energy efficiency, the establishment of habitat banks to enhance local biodiversity, and the awarding of a new 15-year leisure management contract valued at £120 million. The committee also noted a motion opposing a third runway at Heathrow Airport and approved plans for the redevelopment of the Household Reuse and Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station.

New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 7:30 pm

The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss a number of local issues, including parking, road safety, and improvements to local community facilities. The committee was also expected to discuss allocating funds from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL).

Annual Council on the rising of the Special Council meeting, Council - Tuesday 13 May 2025 7:45 pm

The Council of Kingston upon Thames met on Tuesday 13 May 2025 to review political proportionality and approve recommendations for appointments to various committees, panels, and other bodies. The meeting focused on ensuring the political balance of council committees reflected the overall composition of the council following recent changes to its structure.