Councillor Thay Thayalan

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 9 December 2025 9:45 am, NEW

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 9 December 2025 to consider an application for a variation of a premises licence. The meeting will also cover standard agenda items such as the appointment of a chair. The Sub-Committee may also exclude the press and public from the meeting to consider certain matters in private.

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 9 December 2025 7:30 pm

The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee met to discuss community safety, neighbourhood ranger activity, and a cycle route on Ewell Road. The committee received an update on community safety work in the last six months, and plans for the next six. A decision on the Ewell Road cycle route was deferred.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 2 December 2025 2:30 pm, NEW

The Kingston upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee met to discuss an application for a new premises licence for Cheat Meals, a fast food restaurant on Fife Road, Kingston. The application was granted with amended hours, permitting late-night refreshments until midnight from Sunday to Thursday (takeaway and delivery only after 11pm), and until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. The decision took into account representations from the Metropolitan Police, the council's Pollution Control Officer, and local residents, as well as the council's licensing policy and national guidance.

Blue Badge Appeals Panel - Friday 28 November 2025 9:45 am, NEW

The Kingston upon Thames Blue Badge Appeals Panel met to consider an appeal against the refusal of a Blue Badge[^2]. The panel was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of the previous meeting and to agree to exclude the press and public from the meeting.