Councillor Rowena Bass

People Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 - 7:30 pm

The People Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 3 February 2026 to discuss the council's Medium Term Financial Strategy and detailed budget for 2026/27, as well as school admission arrangements for community schools for the 2027/28 academic year. The committee also received updates on Adult Social Care services and the post-16 education and training offer for young people.

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 29 January 2026 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee meeting scheduled for 29 January 2026 was set to discuss several key local issues, including the permanent implementation of traffic management orders in North Kingston, the introduction of a new parking scheme in Dickerage Lane, and the allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funds. The committee was also scheduled to consider and adopt a refreshed Neighbourhood Community Plan.

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7:30 pm, NEW

The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss the external audit of the Council's 2024/25 accounts. The meeting agenda also included the receipt of auditor's Year End Reports from KPMG for both the Statement of Accounts and the Pension Fund Accounts. Additionally, the committee was to consider approving the delegation of authority to the Chair of the Committee and the Council's Executive Director of Corporate Services to approve the final versions of these accounts.

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of community-focused issues, including traffic management on Manorgate Road and Coombe Lane West, planned highway maintenance, and community safety initiatives. The committee was also set to consider applications for Neighbourhood Community Grants.

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.