Councillor Nicolai Due-Gundersen

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee decided on 15 September 2026 to approve the implementation of a new disabled bay in Clifton Road. The committee set aside the objection received and noted the comments and objections.

The Kingston & North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee approved the implementation of a School Street Scheme for Robin Hood Primary School on 15 September 2026. Authority was delegated to the Director, Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services to finalise scheme details in consultation with the Chair of the Neighbourhood Committee and relevant Ward Councillors. The scheme will be implemented via an Experimental Traffic Management Order, with ANPR cameras potentially used if signage is insufficient.

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council approved two applications for Neighbourhood Community Grant funding on 15 September 2026. Barnfield Riding for the Disabled received £2,200 and RBKares received £3,000 for their Warmer in Winter Bags project.

The Corporate and Resources Committee, Council decided on 14 July 2026 to approve recommendations for the de-establishment of the Member-led Blue Badge Appeals Panel process and to delegate authority for overseeing revised outsourced arrangements for the concessionary travel service. The Council also agreed to de-establish the Blue Badge Appeals Panel and delete section 4.8 of Part 3A of the Council's Constitution. This includes implementing a revised single-stage review process from 15 July 2026 and presenting a performance and quality assurance report six months after implementation.

The Council decided to lobby the government for increased climate change funding and to publish a borough-wide Heat Resilience Action Plan by 31 December 2026. The Council also resolved to publish a timetable for its successor Air Quality Action Plan by 30 September 2026.