Mariana Goncalves

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee

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.

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 17 March 2026 7:30 pm

The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee met on Tuesday 17 March 2026, approving measures to address parking issues on Verona Drive and making the Ewell Road Cycle Route Experimental Traffic Management Order permanent. The committee also allocated Councillor Ward Funding for a new printing press at Kingston Adult Education and for hanging baskets.

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.

Council

Special Meeting, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Council of Kingston upon Thames convened for a special meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the potential conferment of the Freedom of the Borough on the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps).

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 24 February 2026 was set to discuss community grants, an update on the Seething Wells Filter Beds, and the council's work programme. The meeting also included provisions for public questions and petitions.