Rachel Phillips
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
22 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Monday, 19 October 2026 - 6:30 pm
People Committee - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 7:30 pm
People Committee - Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 7:30 pm
The People Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 23 June 2026, approving several key policies and plans to improve services for residents. Decisions included the endorsement of the SEND Reform Plan, the approval of the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy, and the adoption of a Local Lettings Plan for the Acre Road development.
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Monday, 8 June 2026 - 6:30 pm
The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met online on Monday 8 June 2026. Key discussions included preparations for the Agreed Syllabus Conference, the monitoring of RE standards in local schools, and the proposed Kingston and Richmond SACRE Award for Quality Religious Education. The council also received updates on national RE developments and reviewed its forward plan and meeting schedule.
People Committee - Tuesday 10 March 2026 7:30 pm
The People Committee of Kingston Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important matters concerning the borough's residents, with a particular focus on the delivery of health, social care, and education services. Key agenda items included the approval of the Council's Delivery Plan for 2026/27, the finalisation of a Section 75 Partnership Agreement with the South West London Integrated Care Board, and decisions regarding the future of Achieving for Children, the company responsible for delivering children's services. The committee was also set to consider contract awards for crucial services such as the Sexual Health London e-service, community drug and alcohol treatment, and health visiting and school health services.
Decisions from Meetings
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Best Start in Life Local Plan
From: People Committee - Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 7:30 pm - June 23, 2026
The People Committee noted the development of the Best Start in Life Local Plan on 23 June 2026. The plan outlines how local partners will support early childhood development to improve outcomes for young children. It includes expanding Family Hubs, enhancing early years workforce skills, and investing in evidence-based parenting support programmes.
Recommendations Approved
Acre Road Supported Living Project
From: People Committee - Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 7:30 pm - June 23, 2026
The People Committee decided to approve the procurement strategy for the care and support service at Acre Road Supported Living Scheme. The committee approved an indicative maximum contract value of £6,151,000 for an initial term of 5 years with an option to extend. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Adult Social Care to refine evaluation criteria following market engagement.
Recommendations Approved
Local Lettings Plan - Acre Road
From: People Committee - Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 7:30 pm - June 23, 2026
The People Committee decided to note progress on the physical delivery of new homes at Acre Road. They approved the Local Lettings Plan for Acre Road for adoption as an additional element to the Council’s Housing Allocations Policy on 23 June 2026. The committee also noted the intention to cease further lettings on Sobraon House and to start discussions with existing tenants about relocation.
Recommendations Approved
SEND Reform Plan
From: People Committee - Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 7:30 pm - June 23, 2026
The People Committee noted the content of the government White Paper on Schools and its proposals to reform the system of support for children with SEND. The Committee endorsed the SEND Reform Plan submitted to the Department for Education on 19 June 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy (2026-31)
From: People Committee - Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 7:30 pm - June 23, 2026
The People Committee approved the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy and associated Civil Penalty Enforcement Policy and Tenants’ Fees Enforcement Policy amendments on 23 June 2026. Minor amendments to the policy are delegated to the Executive Director of Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 22
- Average per month
- 0.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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