Councillor Mark Beynon

Pension Fund Panel - Tuesday 24 June 2025 10:00 am

The Kingston upon Thames Council Pension Fund Panel met to discuss fund administration, governance, and investment performance. Councillors noted improvements in pension administration and discussed key projects, including the national Pensions Dashboard and the McCloud Remedy[^1]. The panel also reviewed the fund's risk register and discussed the government's consultation on access and fairness within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). They also discussed the fund's investment performance, strategic asset allocation, and the London CIV.

Place Committee - Tuesday 24 June 2025 7:30 pm

The Place Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including parking charges, a proposed footbridge, opposition to a third runway at Heathrow Airport, habitat banks, retrofitting council buildings, and the redevelopment of the Household Reuse and Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station. The committee approved progressing with the investigation and setting up of habitat banks on council-owned land, and also approved the implementation of energy conservation measures at council buildings. The committee also agreed to progress with the redevelopment of the Household Reuse and Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station to the end of RIBA[^1] 4.

South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 12 June 2025 7:30 pm

The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee met on 12 June 2025 to discuss neighbourhood working arrangements, community grant applications, and a proposed weight restriction. The committee was also scheduled to elect a chair and vice chair for the 2025/26 municipal year, as well as a chair for the Planning Sub Committee. Members were also expected to answer questions from the public.

Planning Committee - Wednesday 28 May 2025 7:30 pm

Special meeting of Council, Council - Tuesday 13 May 2025 7:30 pm