Councillor Mariana Goncalves
Email: mariana.goncalves@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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.
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.
Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 9 December 2025 7:30 pm
The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee met to discuss community safety, neighbourhood ranger activity, and a cycle route on Ewell Road. The committee received an update on community safety work in the last six months, and plans for the next six. A decision on the Ewell Road cycle route was deferred.
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.
Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 4 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee convened to discuss community grants, planning applications, and the Berrylands Area Healthy Streets Scheme. The committee approved a Neighbourhood Community Grant and two allocations of Councillor Ward Funding. They also approved two planning applications, one for a change of use to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) and another for the erection of a detached dwelling.
Decisions from Meetings
56 decisions · Page 4 of 12
Community Grants Programme
From: Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 09, 2025
... to allocate £6,346.40 for two Christmas trees and approve a £3,000 Neighbourhood Community Grant for Namaste Kingston CIC's Rangotsav 2026 project.
Recommendations Approved
Introduction of Traffic Management Measures on Surbiton Hill Road - Local Consultation Results
From: Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 09, 2025
...to note the results of the local consultation and approve the implementation of proposed traffic islands and speed cushions on Surbiton Hill Road, as detailed in Annex 1 of the report, pending road hump notices, and to inform residents of this decision.
Recommendations Approved
Community Grants Programme
From: Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 15 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 15, 2025
...to approve Neighbourhood Community Grants of £3,000 each to Voices of Hope, Association QMC School of Capoeira, and Head2Head Sensory Theatre.
Information Only
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.
Appointment of Monitoring Officer
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
Decision made
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 56