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
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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Motion Referred to Committee by Council : “National Insurance Increases Will Damage Local Businesses and Vital Services"
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 26 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025/26 Municipal Year
From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 11, 2025
...to appoint Councillor Lesley Heap as Chair and Councillor Lynn Henderson as Vice-Chair of both the Committee and the Planning Sub-Committee for the 2025/26 Municipal Year.
Decision made
California Road Area - Proposed Permit Parking Area
From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 11, 2025
...to set aside objections and implement a Permit Parking Area on California Road only, delegating final details to the Director, Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services in consultation with the Chair and Ward Members, with a review scheduled in two years, and to inform objectors of the decision.
Recommendations Approved
Response to Petition regarding Idmiston Road
From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 11, 2025
...to address safety concerns at the Idmiston Road and Malden Road junction, the committee approved changes to parking bays, loading restrictions, disabled bay relocation, supermarket parking bay markings, and the installation of bollards, subject to statutory consultation.
Decision made
Allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) Funds
From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 11, 2025
...to approve Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy funding for playground improvements at Dickerage Sports and Community Centre, a pool pod project at The Malden Centre, phase 2 of the Manor Park Perimeter Pathway Project, and a part allocation for a boardwalk extension at Six Acre Meadow.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 88