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 approving a new four-year Inclusive Kingston Strategy, establishing a Special Purpose Vehicle for temporary accommodation, and awarding contracts for cloud data centre services and CCTV upgrades. The committee also reviewed the revenue and capital budget monitoring reports and considered a motion regarding the council's governance structure.

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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Timetable of Meetings 2025-26, Recommendations of the Corporate and Resources Committee (20.03.2025)

From: Council - Tuesday 1 April 2025 7:30 pm - April 01, 2025

...to approve the proposed timetable of meetings for the 2025/26 Municipal Year, with authorization for the Corporate Head of Democratic and Electoral Services to make necessary amendments in consultation with Committee Chairs.

Motion: Government Changes to Planning Rules and Kingston's proposed new Local Plan

From: Council - Tuesday 1 April 2025 7:30 pm - April 01, 2025

...to address concerns about potential government changes to planning rules and their impact on local democratic decision-making and the borough's new Local Plan, the Council resolved to oppose reduced councillor input, support collective responses to consultations, ensure councillors are notified of planning applications, review and enforce green belt regulations, and reconsider the draft Local Plan to safeguard against negative impacts on residents' amenity.

Ward Funding Arrangements 2025-2026

From: South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 25 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 25, 2025

...to approve the current funding arrangements of £2,000 of Councillor Ward Funding being allocated individually to each Councillor within the South of the Borough Neighbourhood for the year 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Babbacombe Close

From: South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 25 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 25, 2025

...not to implement the proposed scheme to extend the double yellow line markings in Babbacombe Close.

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 62