Sue Ansari - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames ( Hook and Chessington North Ward)

Councillor Sue Ansari

 Liberal Democrat  Hook and Chessington North Ward  Deputy Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

Email: sue.ansari@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Vice-Chair) Home to School Travel Appeals Panel (Member) South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel Blue Badge Appeals Panel People Committee South of the Borough Planning Sub-Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee CANCELLED Member

South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 7:30 pm

September 03, 2025
Home to School Travel Appeals Panel Member

Home to School Travel Appeals Panel - Wednesday 13 August 2025 6:30 pm

The Home to School Travel Appeals Panel were scheduled to meet to discuss a report on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames, and to agree on a meeting procedure. Councillor Diane White, Portfolio Holder for Children's Services (including Education) and Co-Chair - People Committee, was scheduled to attend as a substitute. The panel was expected to exclude the press and public from the meeting because of the confidential nature of the information to be discussed.

August 13, 2025
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee Member

South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 16 July 2025 7:30 pm, NEW

The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee met on Wednesday 16 July 2025 and approved a Neighbourhood Community Grant for Voices of Hope. The committee also received information about the viewpoint over the golf course from Huntingate Walk, Chessington.

July 16, 2025
Council Vice-Chair

Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council met to debate petitions regarding parking charges and pension fund investments, as well as to discuss a motion on welfare reform. Councillors agreed to establish a cross-party task force to review pension fund investments and also voted to campaign against changes to disability benefits. The council also formally recognised John Azar OBE, for being admitted to the status of Honorary Freeman of the Royal Borough.

July 08, 2025
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee

South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 12 June 2025 7:30 pm

The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee met on 12 June 2025 to discuss neighbourhood working arrangements, community grant applications, and a proposed weight restriction. The committee was also scheduled to elect a chair and vice chair for the 2025/26 municipal year, as well as a chair for the Planning Sub Committee. Members were also expected to answer questions from the public.

June 12, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Community Grants Programme

From: South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 05, 2025

...to approve Neighbourhood Community Grants of £2,230.00 to Man & Boy for their Stronger Families South of the Borough project, £2,230.00 to Oxygen for their mentoring programme, and £825.00 to the Kingston Tamil Heritage Group for their Kingston Tamil Heritage and Harvest Festival.

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Appointment of Monitoring Officer

From: Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 7:30 pm - October 14, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Prioritised Intervention - Speed Reduction in the Neighbourhood

From: South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7:30 pm - October 08, 2025

...to address speeding issues, the committee approved the 20mph speed limit programme, noted the installation of Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs), and approved proposals for traffic calming measures on Bridge Road and Moor Lane, subject to statutory consultation.

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Community Grant applications

From: South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7:30 pm - October 08, 2025

...to approve a £3,000 Neighbourhood Community Grant for Namaste Kingston CIC to support a community Diwali event at Chessington School on 11 October 2025, and a £3,000 Neighbourhood Community Grant for Kingston Giving to support its Catalyst Grants programme.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 38

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 63