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.
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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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Gambling Act 2005 - Review of Statement of Licensing Policy and Principles - Recommendations of the Licensing Committee
From: Council - Tuesday 15 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 15, 2024
Decision made
Appointments of Members to Committees, Panels and other bodies
From: Council - Tuesday 15 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 15, 2024
...to Committees, Panels and other bodies be approved, resulting in several member replacements and appointments, including Councillor Kamala Kugan replacing Councillor James Giles on the Corporate and Resources Committee, and Councillor James Giles replacing Councillor Yvonne Tracey on the Place Committee.
No
Proposed Local Implementation Plan (LIP) Programme 2025/26 - 2027/28
From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 2 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 02, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Councillor Ward Funding (CWF)
From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 2 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 02, 2024
Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreements
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 26 September 2024 7:30 pm - September 26, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 79