Alison Holt - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Surbiton Hill Ward)

Councillor Alison Holt

Liberal Democrat Surbiton Hill Ward Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Economic Development & Co-Chair - Place Committee

Email: Alison.Holt@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Senior Staff Panel (Vice-Chair) Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Place Committee (Co-Chair, in the Chair, Co-Chair) Pension Fund Panel People Committee South London Waste Partnership Joint Committee Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (Member)

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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary

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Alison Holt's council service across multiple years reveals a consistent engagement with community well-being and economic development, with a notable shift towards more focused, albeit less publicly documented, recent activity.

In earlier years, particularly 2024 and 2025, Holt demonstrated a strong commitment to financial oversight and strategic planning. As Portfolio Holder for Communities, Leisure and Economic Development in 2025, she was instrumental in shaping the council's economic future, contributing a foreword to Kingston's New Economic Development Strategy. Her involvement in the Pension Fund Panel in 2024, proposing a report on significant changes to the Pension Statement of accounts, highlights a dedication to fiscal responsibility. She also actively participated in discussions on broader council funding challenges, voting in favor of key asks from the new government regarding England's councils in funding crisis.

Her role as Vice Chair of the Senior Staff Panel and Co-Chair of the Place Committee in 2025 indicates a significant leadership presence, though specific contributions in these capacities were not always detailed. During this period, she also actively represented Surbiton Hill Ward at the Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee, advocating for local initiatives like Christmas tree funding and raising pertinent questions about the effectiveness of traffic calming measures on Surbiton Hill Road, demonstrating a direct engagement with constituent concerns.

In the most recent year, 2026, Alison Holt's recorded activity is minimal, limited to her attendance at the Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee meeting in January. While her presence is noted, there is no specific record of her saying or doing anything during this meeting. This contrasts with the more detailed accounts of her involvement in previous years, suggesting a potential shift towards a more observational or less publicly vocal role in her most recent council engagement.

Key Themes and Priorities:

  • Economic Development and Financial Oversight: A consistent theme across her service, evident in her roles and specific actions related to economic strategy and pension fund management.
  • Community Engagement and Local Issues: Demonstrated through her representation of Surbiton Hill Ward and her focus on local initiatives and resident concerns.
  • Leadership and Strategic Planning: Her positions as Vice Chair and Co-Chair, along with her foreword for the economic strategy, point to a strategic and leadership-oriented approach.

Evolution of Focus: While her earlier years show active participation in strategic discussions and local advocacy, her most recent recorded activity in 2026 is limited to attendance. This could indicate a transition to a more behind-the-scenes role, a reduced workload, or simply a period where her specific contributions were not formally documented.

Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years): In 2025, her active representation of Surbiton Hill Ward and advocacy for local issues, alongside her leadership roles, were significant. In 2024, her contribution to Kingston's New Economic Development Strategy and her proactive approach to pension fund oversight stand out.

Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: Alison Holt consistently demonstrates an interest in the financial health and strategic direction of the council, coupled with a commitment to representing and addressing the needs of her local community.

Yearly Activity Timeline

During 2026, Alison Holt's recorded activity was limited to her presence at the Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee meeting in January. There is no indication of her saying or doing anything specific during this meeting.

Monthly Activity in 2026

There is no record of Alison Holt saying or doing anything during the Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee meeting on January 20, 2026.

Meetings in January 2026
Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 20 January 2026 7:30 pm - 20 January 2026

There is no record of Alison Holt saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee meeting on 2026-01-20.

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

51 meetings · Page 10 of 11

Place Committee

Place Committee - Wednesday 17 July 2024 7:30 pm, NEW

July 17, 2024
Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 16 July 2024 7:30 pm

July 16, 2024
Council

Special meeting on the rising of Council, Council - Wednesday 10 July 2024 8:30 pm

July 10, 2024
Council

Council - Wednesday 10 July 2024 7:30 pm

July 10, 2024
Pension Fund Panel

Pension Fund Panel - Thursday 20 June 2024 10:00 am

The Pension Fund Panel of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Thursday 20 June 2024 to discuss various updates and reports related to the administration and performance of the pension fund. Key decisions included the approval of the Pension Administration Strategy Update and the review of the council's fossil fuel exposure in its investments.

June 20, 2024

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 90