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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Annual Review of the Constitution, Recommendations of the Corporate and Resources Committee (20.03.2025)
From: Council - Tuesday 1 April 2025 7:30 pm - April 01, 2025
...to approve the proposed constitutional changes outlined in Annexe 1, including revisions to committee responsibilities, procedure rules, and the petition scheme, with an amendment to retain the allowance for collecting petition signatures on third-party websites, and to authorize the Monitoring Officer to make any further consequential minor changes.
Timetable of Meetings 2025-26, Recommendations of the Corporate and Resources Committee (20.03.2025)
From: Council - Tuesday 1 April 2025 7:30 pm - April 01, 2025
...to approve the proposed timetable of meetings for the 2025/26 Municipal Year, with authorization for the Corporate Head of Democratic and Electoral Services to make necessary amendments in consultation with Committee Chairs.
Motion: Government Changes to Planning Rules and Kingston's proposed new Local Plan
From: Council - Tuesday 1 April 2025 7:30 pm - April 01, 2025
...to address concerns about potential government changes to planning rules and their impact on local democratic decision-making and the borough's new Local Plan, the Council resolved to oppose reduced councillor input, support collective responses to consultations, ensure councillors are notified of planning applications, review and enforce green belt regulations, and reconsider the draft Local Plan to safeguard against negative impacts on residents' amenity.
Election of the Mayor 2025/26
From: Council - Tuesday 1 April 2025 7:30 pm - April 01, 2025
Motion referred to Committee by Council: "Group support on Kingston Council"
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 20 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 79