Lynn Henderson - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames ( Motspur Park and Old Malden East Ward)

Councillor Lynn Henderson

 Liberal Democrat  Motspur Park and Old Malden East Ward  Chair - Audit, Governance & Standards Committee

Email: lynn.henderson@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Audit, Governance and Standards Committee (Chair) New and Old Malden Planning Sub-Committee (Vice-Chair) New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee (Vice-Chair) Planning Committee (Member) Standards Sub-Committee (Member) Licensing Sub-Committee Licensing Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

58 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Council Member

Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm

December 16, 2025
New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee Vice-Chair

New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 7:30 pm

December 11, 2025
Audit, Governance and Standards Committee Chair

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7:30 pm

The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee were scheduled to meet on Thursday 13 November 2025 to discuss treasury management, external and internal audits, fraud prevention, and the appointment of independent advisors. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the extension of terms for existing independent members.

November 13, 2025
Standards Sub-Committee Member

Standards Sub-Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Standards Sub-Committee met on 12 November 2025, where Councillor Lynn Henderson was elected as Chair for the meeting, and the minutes of the previous meeting held on 30 September 2025 were approved. Councillor Jamal Chohan abstained from the vote on the minutes, as he had not been present at the previous meeting.

November 12, 2025
Council Member

Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 7:30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council meeting on 14 October 2025. The agenda included a motion for debate regarding the council's Responsible Investment Policy, as well as several motions for referral relating to vehicle crossover policy, the council's committee system, the threshold for member call-ins, and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Councillors were also scheduled to note the determination of a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan, and to note the appointment of a new Director of Governance and Law and confirm their designation as Monitoring Officer.

October 14, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

46 decisions · Page 4 of 10

Motion: Welfare Reform Bill - changes to disability and long-term sickness benefits

From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025

...to address concerns about the Welfare Reform Bill's potential impact on disability and long-term sickness benefits, the Council resolved to work with MPs to campaign against cuts, monitor the Timms Review and the Bill, monitor the back-to-work support package, keep the People Committee informed, foster an inclusive community, ensure adequate advice services, help with applications and appeals, and enhance their Information, Advice and Guidance offer.

Allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) Funds

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

...to approve Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy funding for playground improvements at Dickerage Sports and Community Centre, a pool pod project at The Malden Centre, phase 2 of the Manor Park Perimeter Pathway Project, and a part allocation for a boardwalk extension at Six Acre Meadow.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025/26 Municipal Year

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

...to appoint Councillor Lesley Heap as Chair and Councillor Lynn Henderson as Vice-Chair of both the Committee and the Planning Sub-Committee for the 2025/26 Municipal Year.

Decision made

Response to Petition regarding Idmiston Road

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

...to address safety concerns at the Idmiston Road and Malden Road junction, the committee approved changes to parking bays, loading restrictions, disabled bay relocation, supermarket parking bay markings, and the installation of bollards, subject to statutory consultation.

Decision made

California Road Area - Proposed Permit Parking Area

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

...to set aside objections and implement a Permit Parking Area on California Road only, delegating final details to the Director, Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services in consultation with the Chair and Ward Members, with a review scheduled in two years, and to inform objectors of the decision.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 58

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 46