Councillor Andreas Kirsch
Email: Andreas.Kirsch@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
52 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Corporate and Resources Committee convened to discuss and make decisions on a range of strategic and financial matters, including budget monitoring, contract awards, and the adoption of new strategies. The committee approved recommendations concerning budget adjustments for the Cambridge Road Estate, the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle for temporary accommodation, and the adoption of the Inclusive Kingston Strategy 2025-29.
Kingston Partnership Board - Thursday 13 November 2025 1:00 pm
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.
Senior Staff Panel - Friday 24 October 2025 9:30 am
The Senior Staff Panel of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Friday 24 October 2025. Councillor Andreas Kirsch, Leader of the Council & Portfolio Holder for Heritage and Culture and Co-Chair - Corporate and Resources Committee, was scheduled to chair the meeting. The main item on the agenda was to interview candidates for the position of Director of Strategy & Transformation.
Decisions from Meetings
103 decisions · Page 2 of 21
Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring 2025/26 as at Month 6
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025
...to note the forecast outturn positions for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, Schools Budget and Dedicated Schools Grant, and Capital Programme for 2025/26, and to approve a capital budget of £17.73m for property acquisition, a £20.87 million increase to the CRE Affordable Homes budget, and £0.50m budget re-profiling for CRE Loan.
Recommendations Approved
Urgent Decision Taken Under Procedure Rule 30 - Cleaning Services for Corporate Sites - Contract Modification
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025
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Timetable of Meetings 2026-27
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025
Recommend Forward to Council
Motion Referred to Committee by Council: "Committee System versus Leader and Cabinet in Kingston
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025
...to oppose the government's plans to abolish the committee system, champion governance arrangements that empower all councillors, and communicate this position to relevant ministers and local MPs.
Recommendations Approved
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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Summary
Meetings Attended: 52
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 103