Councillor Richard Thorpe
Email: richard.thorpe@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
43 meetings · Page 1 of 9
New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 7:30 pm
The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss petitions relating to the future of a local swimming pool and a disabled resource centre, and to consider the results of consultations on the introduction of new zebra crossings on Clarence Avenue and Coombe Lane West. The committee will also consider applications for Neighbourhood Community Grants.
Pension Fund Panel - Thursday 4 December 2025 10:00 am, NEW
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Pension Fund Panel was scheduled to discuss pension administration, governance, risk, and investment strategy at its meeting on 4 December 2025. The panel was expected to review the fund's performance, budget, and risk register, as well as consider a new conflict of interest policy. They were also scheduled to discuss the appointment of a new tracing and mortality screening supplier.
Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Corporate and Resources Committee convened to discuss and make decisions on a range of strategic and financial matters, including approving a new four-year Inclusive Kingston Strategy, establishing a Special Purpose Vehicle for temporary accommodation, and awarding contracts for cloud data centre services and CCTV upgrades. The committee also reviewed the revenue and capital budget monitoring reports and considered a motion regarding the council's governance structure.
New and Old Malden Planning Sub-Committee - Thursday 6 November 2025 7:30 pm
The New and Old Malden Planning Sub-Committee met to consider a planning application relating to a property in New Malden. Councillor Lesley Heap, Chair of the New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee, was scheduled to chair the meeting. The meeting was scheduled to be filmed for broadcast on the council's YouTube channel.
Decisions from Meetings
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Disposal of the Cattle Market Car Park
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 20 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 20, 2025
...to delegate authority to the Executive Director Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Assets and Governance, to agree the terms for disposing of the Cattle Market Car Park at a price compliant with the Council's statutory duty to achieve the best consideration reasonably obtainable.
Recommendations Approved
Delivery Plan 2025/26
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 20 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Timetable of Meetings 2025/26
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 20 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 20, 2025
For Determination
Annual Review of the Constitution
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 20 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 20, 2025
For Determination
Cambridge Road Estate (CRE) Business Plan Update
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 20 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 79