Councillor Richard Thorpe

Budget Meeting, Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 12 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Corporate and Resources Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss the council's financial performance and future planning. Key agenda items included monitoring the revenue and capital budgets for 2025/26, and setting out the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030 and the detailed budget for 2026/27. The committee was also due to consider motions referred from the full council regarding amendments to the constitution and a stance against the far right.

New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 7:30 pm

The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to discuss several key issues, including traffic improvements at Fountain Roundabout and the introduction of new pedestrian crossings. The committee was also set to consider applications for community grants and review planned highway maintenance.

Special, New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 7:00 pm

The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to meet on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss the operation and enforcement of yellow box junctions on Kingston Road. The meeting was called following a requisition by three committee members concerned about the junctions' impact on traffic flow, fines issued, and road safety.

Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm

The Council of Kingston upon Thames met on Tuesday 16 December 2025, with the agenda including discussions on a motion to reaffirm the borough's commitment to safety and inclusivity, and several motions for referral to relevant committees concerning gambling reform, combating extremism, and supporting Police Community Support Officers. The meeting also scheduled consideration of appointments to various council roles and committees, as well as the retention of the council's committee system governance arrangements.

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

The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee met to discuss pedestrian safety improvements, community grants, and petitions relating to local services. The committee approved the implementation of new zebra crossings on Clarence Avenue and Coombe Lane West, and also approved three neighbourhood community grants for local organisations. The committee also considered petitions regarding the PureGym swimming pool and the Springfield Disabled Resource Centre.