Ian Manders - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Alexandra Ward)

Councillor Ian Manders

Liberal Democrat Alexandra Ward Portfolio Holder for Climate Action, Biodiversity and Planning Policy & Co-Chair - Place Committee

Email: ian.manders@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Corporate and Resources Committee (Member) Place Committee (Co-Chair, Co-Chair, in the Chair) Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

52 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Council Member

Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 7:30 pm

May 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Corporate and Resources Committee Member

Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Corporate and Resources Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday 19 March 2026 to discuss the Council's Delivery Plan for the upcoming year, alongside several significant contract awards and procurement strategies. Key topics include fire safety remedial works, soft facilities management services, and water and wastewater services.

March 19, 2026, 7:30 pm
Place Committee Co-Chair

Place Committee - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Place Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss a revised Abandoned Vehicle Policy and the Council Delivery Plan for 2026/27. The meeting also included a review of the Local Development Scheme and plans for electric vehicle infrastructure.

March 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Member

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.

February 26, 2026, 8:00 pm
Council Member

Special Meeting, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Council of Kingston upon Thames convened for a special meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the potential conferment of the Freedom of the Borough on the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps).

February 26, 2026, 7:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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A New Leisure and Community Facility for Kingston - Construction Contract Award

From: Place Committee - Thursday 13 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 13, 2025

...authority was delegated to the Executive Director Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Communities, Leisure and Economic Development, to enter into a Development Management Agreement with Alliance Leisure Services Ltd for RIBA Stage 5 onwards at a contract value of £40,435,854.27 for the delivery of a new leisure centre in Kingston town centre.

Recommendations Approved

Delivery Plan 2025/26

From: Place Committee - Thursday 13 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 13, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Appointments of Members to Committees, Panels and other bodies

From: Budget Council, Council - Thursday 27 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 27, 2025

...to appoint Councillor Elizabeth Park to the Place Committee, replacing Councillor Anne Owen.

Summary

Meetings Attended: 52

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 119