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

Is this you? Claim this page.

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

61 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Planning Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 7:30 pm

February 11, 2026, 7:30 pm
Audit, Governance and Standards Committee Chair

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7:30 pm, NEW

The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council is scheduled to consider the external audit of the council's accounts for the 2024/25 financial year. The meeting will also include a period for public questions.

January 28, 2026, 7:30 pm
New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee Vice-Chair

Special, New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 7:00 pm

The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to meet on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss the operation and enforcement of yellow box junctions on Kingston Road. The meeting was called following a requisition by three committee members concerned about the junctions' impact on traffic flow, fines issued, and road safety.

January 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Member

Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm

The Council of Kingston upon Thames met on Tuesday 16 December 2025, with the agenda including discussions on a motion to reaffirm the borough's commitment to safety and inclusivity, and several motions for referral to relevant committees concerning gambling reform, combating extremism, and supporting Police Community Support Officers. The meeting also scheduled consideration of appointments to various council roles and committees, as well as the retention of the council's committee system governance arrangements.

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

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

The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee met to discuss pedestrian safety improvements, community grants, and petitions relating to local services. The committee approved the implementation of new zebra crossings on Clarence Avenue and Coombe Lane West, and also approved three neighbourhood community grants for local organisations. The committee also considered petitions regarding the PureGym swimming pool and the Springfield Disabled Resource Centre.

December 11, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

55 decisions · Page 8 of 11

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.

Experimental School Street Scheme for Christchurch Infants

From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 6 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 06, 2025

...to implement an experimental School Street scheme for Christchurch Infants School, subject to community engagement, via an Experimental Traffic Management Order, with details delegated to the Assistant Director in consultation with relevant parties.

Information Only

Urgent Items Authorised by the Chair - Community Grants Programme 2025/26

From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 6 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 06, 2025

...to approve the funding arrangement of allocating £2,000 of Councillor Ward Funding to each Councillor within the New and Old Malden Neighbourhood for the year 2025/26.

Recommendations approved

Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-2029 & Detailed Budget 2025/26

From: Budget Council, Council - Thursday 27 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 27, 2025

... the People Committee, Council of Kingston upon Thames decided to recommend to Council the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-2029, the Detailed Budget 2025/26, and the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26, including approving the Schools Budget for 2025/26 and related proposals for the Central School Services Block, Early Years Block, High Needs Block, and Schools Block.

Summary

Meetings Attended: 61

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 55