Richard Thorpe - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Motspur Park and Old Malden East Ward)

Councillor Richard Thorpe

Liberal Democrat Motspur Park and Old Malden East Ward Portfolio Holder for Finance, Assets and Governance and Co-Chair - Corporate and Resources Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

51 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Council Member

Annual Council, Council - Thursday 21 May 2026 7:30 pm

May 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Corporate and Resources Committee Co-Chair

Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 19 March 2026 7:30 pm

The Corporate and Resources Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the Council's Delivery Plan for 2026/27, proposals for fire safety remedial works, and the procurement strategies for soft facilities management and water, wastewater, and ancillary services.

March 19, 2026, 7:30 pm
Pension Fund Panel Member

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.

March 11, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Member

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).

February 26, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Member

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.

February 26, 2026, 8:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Coombe Lane West - Introduction of a New Zebra Crossing

From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 7:30 pm - December 11, 2025

...to note the consultation results and approve the implementation of a new zebra crossing on Coombe Lane West, as detailed in Annex 1, subject to a similar decision from the Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee in January 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Clarence Avenue - Introduction of a New Zebra Crossing

From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 7:30 pm - December 11, 2025

...to proceed with the implementation of a new zebra crossing on Clarence Avenue, as detailed in Annex 1 of the report, following a local consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Community Grants

From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 7:30 pm - December 11, 2025

...to approve Neighbourhood Community Grant funding of £1,100 for the Kingston Tamil Heritage Group, £3,000 for Kingston Giving, and £3,000 for Oxygen.

Recommendations approved

Motion Referred to Committee by Council: "Committee System versus Leader and Cabinet in Kingston

From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025

...to oppose the government's plans to abolish the committee system, champion governance arrangements that empower all councillors, and communicate this position to relevant ministers and local MPs.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 88