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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Urgent Items Authorised by the Chair - Community Grants Programme 2025/26
From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 6 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 06, 2025
...to approve the funding arrangement of allocating £2,000 of Councillor Ward Funding to each Councillor within the New and Old Malden Neighbourhood for the year 2025/26.
Recommendations approved
Experimental School Street Scheme for Christchurch Infants
From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 6 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 06, 2025
...to implement an experimental School Street scheme for Christchurch Infants School, subject to community engagement, via an Experimental Traffic Management Order, with details delegated to the Assistant Director in consultation with relevant parties.
Information Only
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-2029 & Detailed Budget 2025/26
From: Budget Council, Council - Thursday 27 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 27, 2025
... the People Committee, Council of Kingston upon Thames decided to recommend to Council the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-2029, the Detailed Budget 2025/26, and the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26, including approving the Schools Budget for 2025/26 and related proposals for the Central School Services Block, Early Years Block, High Needs Block, and Schools Block.
Proposed Appointment of Honorary Alderman
From: Special meeting on the rising of Council, Council - Thursday 27 February 2025 8:30 pm - February 27, 2025
Decision made
Appointments of Members to Committees, Panels and other bodies
From: Budget Council, Council - Thursday 27 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 27, 2025
...to appoint Councillor Elizabeth Park to the Place Committee, replacing Councillor Anne Owen.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 79