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 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.
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
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Appointment of Members to Committees, Panels or other bodies
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Monitoring Officer
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
Decision made
Motion: Welfare Reform Bill - changes to disability and long-term sickness benefits
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
...to address concerns about the Welfare Reform Bill's potential impact on disability and long-term sickness benefits, the Council resolved to work with MPs to campaign against cuts, monitor the Timms Review and the Bill, monitor the back-to-work support package, keep the People Committee informed, foster an inclusive community, ensure adequate advice services, help with applications and appeals, and enhance their Information, Advice and Guidance offer.
Petition - 'Divest for Palestine: stop investing pension funds in complicit companies'
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
Decision made
Declarations of Interest
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 88