Councillor Helen Grocott
Email: helen.grocott@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
57 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7:30 pm
The Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to consider a report on urgent and emergency care at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, alongside updates on children's mental health services and public health matters. The meeting will also include a period for public questions.
People Committee - Tuesday 3 February 2026 7:30 pm
The People Committee is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 03 February 2026, with a key focus on the council's financial strategy for the upcoming years. The committee will also review the post-16 education and training provisions for young people in the borough, alongside updates on adult social care services.
Blue Badge Appeals Panel - Friday 30 January 2026 9:45 am
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 7:30 pm
The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee meeting scheduled for 21 January 2026 was set to cover a range of local issues, including community safety, neighbourhood planning, and highway maintenance. The committee was also scheduled to review the activities of Neighbourhood Community Rangers and discuss the planned highway maintenance and street lighting capital programme for 2026/27.
Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm
The Council of Kingston upon Thames met on Tuesday 16 December 2025, with the agenda including discussions on a motion to reaffirm the borough's commitment to safety and inclusivity, and several motions for referral to relevant committees concerning gambling reform, combating extremism, and supporting Police Community Support Officers. The meeting also scheduled consideration of appointments to various council roles and committees, as well as the retention of the council's committee system governance arrangements.
Decisions from Meetings
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Admission Arrangements for Community Schools 2026/27
From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025
...to approve the proposed community school admission arrangements for the 2026-2027 school year as detailed in Annex 1 of the report.
Recommendations approved
SEND Futures Plan Update
From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025
...to note the progress with implementing the SEND Futures Plan, including performance against the Safety Valve Agreement.
Recommendations approved
Independent Review of Children's and Young People's Mental Health services
From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025
...to note the findings and recommendations from the independent review of children’s and young people’s mental health services and to defer the item to the next meeting for Integrated Care Board representatives to answer questions.
Recommendations approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2028/29 and Detailed Budget 2025/26
From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025
...to recommend to the Corporate and Resources Committee and Full Council the approval of the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2028/29 and Detailed Budget 2025/26, encompassing various general fund proposals and school budget allocations for services including children's services, adult social care, public health, and education.
Ofsted Inspection of Local Authority Children's Services
From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025
... to note the outcome, findings, and recommendations from the Ofsted inspection of Local Authority Children's Services.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 57
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 89