Councillor Farshid Sadr-Hashemi
Email: farshid.sadr-hashemi@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
64 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Pension Fund Panel - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 10:00 am
The Pension Fund Panel of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026 to discuss the Pension Fund's Responsible Investment Policy, administration performance, and the triennial valuation results. The meeting also covered the Fund's business plan and budget for the upcoming years, as well as investment performance and governance updates.
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 7:30 pm
The Planning Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council was scheduled to consider two significant planning applications. These included a large-scale redevelopment of a former gas holder station and outline permission for a new residential building on the site of a former care home.
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7:30 pm
The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to discuss community grants, traffic management on Coombe Lane West, and the extension of a Public Spaces Protection Order for Eagle Brewery Wharf. The committee was also set to review highway maintenance estimates for the Coombe Estate.
Budget Council, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 8:00 pm
The Kingston upon Thames Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to discuss and potentially approve the financial strategy and detailed budget for the upcoming years. Key items on the agenda included the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030 and the detailed budget for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Strategy and Treasury Strategy. The meeting also scheduled discussions on the Statement of Licensing Policy, a determination of a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan, and a review of political proportionality on Council bodies.
Decisions from Meetings
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Petition - 'Divest for Palestine: stop investing pension funds in complicit companies'
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
Decision made
Appointment of Monitoring Officer
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
Decision made
Motion: Welfare Reform Bill - changes to disability and long-term sickness benefits
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
...to address concerns about the Welfare Reform Bill's potential impact on disability and long-term sickness benefits, the Council resolved to work with MPs to campaign against cuts, monitor the Timms Review and the Bill, monitor the back-to-work support package, keep the People Committee informed, foster an inclusive community, ensure adequate advice services, help with applications and appeals, and enhance their Information, Advice and Guidance offer.
Declarations of Interest
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
For Determination
Petition - 'Unfair Parking Charges 2025 Increase'
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
...to comply with the Council's Petition Scheme, the Council considered a petition regarding the increase of parking charges that had been implemented as part of the approved budget for 2025/26.
Decision made
Summary
Meetings Attended: 64
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 56