Mark Durrant - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (New Malden Village Ward)

Councillor Mark Durrant

Liberal Democrat New Malden Village Ward

Email: Mark.Durrant@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) New and Old Malden Planning Sub-Committee (Member) New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Place Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

35 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Place Committee Member

Place Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Place Committee is scheduled to convene on Thursday 5 February 2026, with a key focus on the council's financial strategy and the future of local development. The committee will also consider policies related to housing, transport infrastructure, and highway maintenance.

February 05, 2026, 7:30 pm
New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee Member

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 Member

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
Place Committee Member

Place Committee - Thursday 20 November 2025 7:30 pm

The Kingston upon Thames Place Committee met on 20 November 2025 and approved the proposed schemes listed in Annex 1 of the Proposed Local Implementation Plan (LIP) Programme 2026/27 for submission to Transport for London (TfL). The committee also delegated authority to the Director of Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to approve any necessary adjustments or prioritisation of the proposed schemes if TfL amends the funding levels.

November 20, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

74 decisions · Page 6 of 15

Habitat Banks

From: Place Committee - Tuesday 24 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 24, 2025

Recommendations Approved

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 35

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 74