Councillor Thay Thayalan
Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
260 meetings · Page 1 of 52
Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 19 January 2027 7:30 pm
Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 3 November 2026 7:30 pm
The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 3 November 2026 to discuss a range of local issues. Key topics include a proposed programme for speed reduction in the neighbourhood, the outcome of a consultation on traffic management in Tolworth Close, and applications for community grants. The committee will also consider the proposed Local Implementation Plan programme for 2027/28.
Council - Tuesday 13 October 2026 7:30 pm
The Council meeting on Tuesday 13 October 2026 saw the formal recognition of former councillors Liz Green and Diane White as Honorary Aldermen for their distinguished service. Key discussions also included a petition to end plastic use in Kingston Cemetery, a debate on roadworks and traffic delays, and public questions regarding the council's pension investments and responsible investment policy.
Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday, 8 September 2026 - 7:30 pm
The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee met on Tuesday 8 September 2026, approving several community grant applications and Councillor Ward Funding allocations, including funding for Christmas trees and new benches. The committee also discussed a community safety update and received a presentation from the Surbiton Town Centre Partnership. Significant debate occurred regarding two planning applications: one for a property conversion on Kingsmead Avenue and another for the demolition and redevelopment of a house on Guilford Avenue, with the latter being deferred for further information.
Decisions from Meetings
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Community Grants Programme
From: Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday, 8 September 2026 - 7:30 pm - September 08, 2026
The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee decided to approve grant applications and Councillor Ward Funding allocations on 08/09/2026. The committee approved £2,800 for Surbiton Town Centre Partnership's Christmas event and £3,000 for Voices of Hope's Baby BRITE Box project. Additionally, £6,532.03 was allocated for two Christmas trees, £1,140 for a remote tree switch-on, £1,681.66 for two new benches on Alexandra Drive, £1,000 for Alpha Road Residents’ Association, and £750 for a new bench on Vine Close.
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Changes to Health Governance, 25/06/2026 Corporate and Resources Committee
From: Council - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 7:30 pm - July 14, 2026
The Corporate and Resources Committee, Council recommended to full council on 14 July 2026 that a separate Health and Wellbeing Board be re-established. The committee also recommended the de-establishment of the Kingston Partnership Board and that authority be delegated to the Monitoring Officer to make consequential amendments to the Constitution.
Recommendations approved
Review of the Blue Badge Appeals Process, 25/06/2026 Corporate and Resources Committee
From: Council - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 7:30 pm - July 14, 2026
The Corporate and Resources Committee, Council decided on 14 July 2026 to approve recommendations for the de-establishment of the Member-led Blue Badge Appeals Panel process and to delegate authority for overseeing revised outsourced arrangements for the concessionary travel service. The Council also agreed to de-establish the Blue Badge Appeals Panel and delete section 4.8 of Part 3A of the Council's Constitution. This includes implementing a revised single-stage review process from 15 July 2026 and presenting a performance and quality assurance report six months after implementation.
Recommendations approved
Motion: "Call for more action on climate change"
From: Council - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 7:30 pm - July 14, 2026
The Council decided to lobby the government for increased climate change funding and to publish a borough-wide Heat Resilience Action Plan by 31 December 2026. The Council also resolved to publish a timetable for its successor Air Quality Action Plan by 30 September 2026.
Suspension of Procedure Rules and Public Questions
From: Council - Monday, 22 June 2026 - 7:30 pm - June 22, 2026
The Council of Kingston upon Thames Council decided on 22/06/2026 to respond to public questions regarding the Draft Local Plan. The Council noted that the Green Belt Review identified an area north of Clayton Road as potential Grey Belt land. The Council also stated that the Draft Local Plan requires major development sites to provide Gypsy and Traveller pitches to meet a significant unmet need.
Decision made
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 260
- Average per month
- 1.7
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 106