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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Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring 2024/25 as at Month 9
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 13 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 13, 2025
Decision made
Award of Property Insurance and Commercial Property Insurance 2025-30
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 13 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 13, 2025
...to award a five-year property insurance contract to Insurer 1 for £1,338,945, a five-year commercial property insurance contract to Insurer 3 for £438,145, and to approve the Council's departure from the Insurance London Consortium on 31 March 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-2029 and Detailed Budget 2025/26
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 13 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 13, 2025
Decision made
Outside Body Appointment: Henry Smith Charity
From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 23 January 2025 7:30 pm - January 23, 2025
Information Only
California Road Area - Parking Options - Result of Local Consultation
From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 23 January 2025 7:30 pm - January 23, 2025
...subject to statutory consultation, a Permit Parking Area (PPA) operating Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 6:30pm will be implemented in the California Road area, excluding Wellington Crescent, Leigh Close, and Apsley Road, as shown in Annex 1 of the report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 79