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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Declarations of interest
From: Standards Sub-Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 10:00 am - September 30, 2025
...that members present could make impartial decisions regarding Councillor Kugan's case, despite knowing him, and Councillor Giles' limited prior involvement was noted.
Recommendations Approved
Determination of Complaint against a Councillor
From: Standards Sub-Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 10:00 am - September 30, 2025
...that Councillor Kamala Kugan breached the Code of Conduct by failing to show respect to officers and by sharing confidential information, and consequently, she must write a letter of apology and attend Code of Conduct training, while her Group Leader will be informed and her email access reinstated with conditions.
Recommendations Approved
Procedure for Hearing
From: Standards Sub-Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 10:00 am - September 30, 2025
...to note the hearings procedure for matters relating to the Member Code of Conduct.
Recommendations Approved
Carer Support Contract Uplift and Extension
From: People Committee - Tuesday 23 September 2025 7:30 pm, NEW - September 23, 2025
...to ensure fairly-funded service continuity for carer support, the committee approved both a funding uplift for the Adult Carers Support contract and a 24-month extension of the contract period.
Recommendations Approved
Children and Young Person’s Plan - 6 monthly update
From: People Committee - Tuesday 23 September 2025 7:30 pm, NEW - September 23, 2025
...to endorse the progress of the Children and Young People's Plan, approve the Action Plan as an engagement tool, and agree to explore an alternative approach to the Unicef Child Friendly Cities initiative.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 57
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 89