Lynn Henderson

Planning Committee

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 1 April 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Planning Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council is scheduled to consider two significant planning applications at its upcoming meeting. These applications involve proposals for a large-scale residential development in Tolworth and the demolition and redevelopment of a former hospital wing in Kingston upon Thames for residential use.

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee Chair

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important governance and assurance matters. Key topics included a review of the council's corporate risk register, updates on internal audit activities, and the proposed internal audit plan for the upcoming year. The committee was also set to consider the findings of an external review into its own effectiveness and receive an update on fraud investigations and prevention efforts.

Planning Committee

Planning Committee - Wednesday 11 March 2026 7:30 pm

The Planning Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council was scheduled to consider two significant planning applications. The first application proposed the demolition of existing gasholders and the phased redevelopment of the Gas Holder Station site in Motspur Park, New Malden, to provide 586 residential units. The second application, for Hobkirk House in New Malden, sought outline planning permission for the demolition of a vacant former care home and the erection of a part four and part five-storey building comprising 36 dwellings.

Council

Budget Council, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 8:00 pm

The Kingston upon Thames Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to discuss and potentially approve the financial strategy and detailed budget for the upcoming years. Key items on the agenda included the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030 and the detailed budget for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Strategy and Treasury Strategy. The meeting also scheduled discussions on the Statement of Licensing Policy, a determination of a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan, and a review of political proportionality on Council bodies.