Councillor Sharukh Mirza
Email: sharukh.mirza@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 1 of 8
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 7:30 pm
The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee met on Wednesday 5 November 2025, and approved Neighbourhood Community Grants for Man & Boy, Oxygen, and the Kingston Tamil Heritage Group. The committee also received updates on community policing, a report from the Community Manager, a Decisions Progress Update, and reviewed its Work Programme.
Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 7:30 pm
Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council meeting on 14 October 2025. The agenda included a motion for debate regarding the council's Responsible Investment Policy, as well as several motions for referral relating to vehicle crossover policy, the council's committee system, the threshold for member call-ins, and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Councillors were also scheduled to note the determination of a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan, and to note the appointment of a new Director of Governance and Law and confirm their designation as Monitoring Officer.
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7:30 pm
The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee agreed to allocate £3,000 each to Namaste Kingston CIC for a Diwali celebration and to Kingston Giving for its Catalyst Grants programme. Councillors also approved proposals for speed reduction measures on Bridge Road and Moor Lane, subject to statutory consultation.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 7:30 pm
Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Kingston upon Thames Council Planning Committee meeting on 10 September 2025. The meeting was scheduled to address two planning applications, one concerning the conversion of a property into flats with disabled access, and the other regarding the extension and refurbishment of a health and fitness club. Councillors were also expected to confirm the minutes of a previous meeting and to declare any relevant interests.
Decisions from Meetings
45 decisions · Page 7 of 9
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-2029 & Detailed Budget 2025/26
From: Budget Council, Council - Thursday 27 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 27, 2025
... the People Committee, Council of Kingston upon Thames decided to recommend to Council the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-2029, the Detailed Budget 2025/26, and the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26, including approving the Schools Budget for 2025/26 and related proposals for the Central School Services Block, Early Years Block, High Needs Block, and Schools Block.
24/00805/FUL - 22 Gloucester Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3SJ
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to permit planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 34-unit co-living accommodation at 22 Gloucester Road, Kingston Upon Thames, subject to conditions and a legal agreement as detailed in the report and late material.
Decision made
24/02624/CREG3 - Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Fairfield Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2PY
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 12, 2025
...to permit planning permission for a new leisure centre on Fairfield Road, subject to the conditions outlined in the report and amended by late material, with final adjustments delegated to the Assistant Director of Strategic Planning and Infrastructure in consultation with the Planning Committee Chair.
Decision made
School Streets schemes for St Philip's & Ellingham Schools
From: South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 22 January 2025 7:30 pm - January 22, 2025
...to make permanent the experimental Traffic Management Orders for the Harrow Close and Ellingham Road School Streets, setting aside objections and informing the public of the decision.
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Motion: England's Councils in Funding Crisis - Key Asks from the New Government
From: Council - Thursday 12 December 2024 7:30 pm - December 12, 2024
...to approve a motion acknowledging the funding crisis facing English councils, outlining key issues, and resolving to write to government officials with specific requests for increased and sustained funding, greater financial autonomy, and a review of council tax.
No
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 45