Councillor Andreas Kirsch
Email: Andreas.Kirsch@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
52 meetings · Page 2 of 11
Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 7:30 pm
Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council meeting on 14 October 2025. The agenda included a motion for debate regarding the council's Responsible Investment Policy, as well as several motions for referral relating to vehicle crossover policy, the council's committee system, the threshold for member call-ins, and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Councillors were also scheduled to note the determination of a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan, and to note the appointment of a new Director of Governance and Law and confirm their designation as Monitoring Officer.
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7:30 pm
The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee agreed to allocate £3,000 each to Namaste Kingston CIC for a Diwali celebration and to Kingston Giving for its Catalyst Grants programme. Councillors also approved proposals for speed reduction measures on Bridge Road and Moor Lane, subject to statutory consultation.
Corporate and Resources Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 7:30 pm
The Corporate and Resources Committee convened to discuss key performance areas for the council. Councillors approved recommendations relating to a Corporate Peer Challenge, the annual handling of complaints, and the awarding of contracts for security. The committee also noted the revenue and capital budget monitoring reports, and approved a number of changes to capital budgets.
Kingston Partnership Board - Thursday 25 September 2025 2:00 pm
The Kingston Partnership Board met to discuss the 10-year health plan, the pharmaceutical needs assessment, and the Kingston compact. The board approved the Kingston Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2025 and the plan to maintain it until 2028. The board also approved the Kingston Compact 2025-2028, which aims to strengthen partnerships between the council, the NHS, and the voluntary sector.
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 7:30 pm
Decisions from Meetings
103 decisions · Page 1 of 21
Timetable of Meetings 2026-27
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025
Recommend Forward to Council
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
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
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
Information Only
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 2025
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025
... to note the outcomes and closing statements for the Inclusive Kingston Strategy 2021-2025 Action Plan and the annual summary of the Council's work regarding the Armed Forces Covenant.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 52
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 103