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.
51 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 7:30 pm
The Corporate and Resources Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday 19 March 2026 to discuss the Council's Delivery Plan for the upcoming year, alongside several significant contract awards and procurement strategies. Key topics include fire safety remedial works, soft facilities management services, and water and wastewater services.
Pension Fund Panel - Wednesday 11 March 2026 10:00 am, NEW
The Pension Fund Panel of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026 to discuss the Pension Fund's Responsible Investment Policy, administration performance, and the triennial valuation results. The meeting also covered the Fund's business plan and budget for the upcoming years, as well as investment performance and governance updates.
Special Meeting, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 7:30 pm
The Council of Kingston upon Thames convened for a special meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the potential conferment of the Freedom of the Borough on the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps).
Budget Council, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 8:00 pm
The Kingston upon Thames Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to discuss and potentially approve the financial strategy and detailed budget for the upcoming years. Key items on the agenda included the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030 and the detailed budget for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Strategy and Treasury Strategy. The meeting also scheduled discussions on the Statement of Licensing Policy, a determination of a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan, and a review of political proportionality on Council bodies.
Decisions from Meetings
88 decisions · Page 14 of 18
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
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
Motion: England's Councils in Funding Crisis - Key Asks from the New Government
From: Council - Thursday 12 December 2024 7:30 pm - December 12, 2024
...to approve a motion acknowledging the funding crisis facing English councils, outlining key issues, and resolving to write to government officials with specific requests for increased and sustained funding, greater financial autonomy, and a review of council tax.
No
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 88