Councillor Farshid Sadr-Hashemi

Schools Forum - Monday 17 November 2025 3:30 pm

The Kingston upon Thames Schools Forum met to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficit, the 2026/27 budget, and updates from the High Needs Block (HNB) subgroup. The forum received updates on the financial situation, including a significant overspend in the DSG, and discussed potential solutions and budget proposals for the upcoming year. The forum also considered recommendations from the HNB subgroup regarding funding for the Kingston cluster model[^2], further education (FE) costs, therapy shortfalls, and part-time timetables.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 23 October 2025 7:30 pm

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to meet to discuss questions from the public, and to receive an update on the Mental Health Act. The panel were also scheduled to discuss a report on the support available to carers in Kingston.

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.

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 2 October 2025 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee met to discuss community grant applications, proposed transport schemes, and local planning applications. The committee approved two applications for Neighbourhood Community Grant funding. They also discussed proposed schemes for the Local Implementation Plan (LIP) Programme 2026/27 and made decisions on two planning applications for Orchard House and 25 Blenheim Gardens.

Schools Forum - Monday 29 September 2025 3:30 pm

The Kingston upon Thames Schools Forum met on 29 September 2025 to discuss school finances and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services in the borough. The forum was scheduled to discuss the 2025/26 financial year, the proposed budget for 2026/27, and updates to the SEND Futures Plan. Attendees were expected to have read the meeting materials in advance due to the length of the agenda.