Lorraine Dunstone - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames ( Hook and Chessington North Ward)

Councillor Lorraine Dunstone

 Liberal Democrat  Hook and Chessington North Ward  Chair - South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee

Email: lorraine.dunstone@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Corporate and Resources Committee (Member) South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee (Chair, Member) Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Member) South of the Borough Planning Sub-Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Council Member

Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm

December 16, 2025
Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel Member

Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 2 December 2025 7:30 pm

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to meet to discuss the National 10 Year Health Plan, the move towards Neighbourhood Health, and public health matters in the borough. The panel was also expected to receive a verbal update on the changes in law on the Mental Health Act.

December 02, 2025
Corporate and Resources Committee Member

Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm

The Corporate and Resources Committee convened to discuss and make decisions on a range of strategic and financial matters, including budget monitoring, contract awards, and the adoption of new strategies. The committee approved recommendations concerning budget adjustments for the Cambridge Road Estate, the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle for temporary accommodation, and the adoption of the Inclusive Kingston Strategy 2025-29.

November 27, 2025
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee Chair

South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 7:30 pm

The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee met on Wednesday 5 November 2025, and approved Neighbourhood Community Grants for Man & Boy, Oxygen, and the Kingston Tamil Heritage Group. The committee also received updates on community policing, a report from the Community Manager, a Decisions Progress Update, and reviewed its Work Programme.

November 05, 2025
Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel Member

Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 23 October 2025 7:30 pm

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to meet to discuss questions from the public, and to receive an update on the Mental Health Act. The panel were also scheduled to discuss a report on the support available to carers in Kingston.

October 23, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Appointment of Monitoring Officer

From: Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 7:30 pm - October 14, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Prioritised Intervention - Speed Reduction in the Neighbourhood

From: South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7:30 pm - October 08, 2025

...to address speeding issues, the committee approved the 20mph speed limit programme, noted the installation of Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs), and approved proposals for traffic calming measures on Bridge Road and Moor Lane, subject to statutory consultation.

Information Only

Community Grant applications

From: South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7:30 pm - October 08, 2025

...to approve a £3,000 Neighbourhood Community Grant for Namaste Kingston CIC to support a community Diwali event at Chessington School on 11 October 2025, and a £3,000 Neighbourhood Community Grant for Kingston Giving to support its Catalyst Grants programme.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Peer Challenge Report and Action Plan

From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 30, 2025

...to note the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge report and endorse the Corporate Peer Challenge Action Plan.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 62