Councillor Ian Manders
Email: ian.manders@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Budget Meeting, Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 12 February 2026 7:30 pm
Place Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 7:30 pm
The Place Committee is scheduled to convene on Thursday 5 February 2026, with a key focus on the council's financial strategy and the future of local development. The committee will also consider policies related to housing, transport infrastructure, and highway maintenance.
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.
Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 9 December 2025 7:30 pm
The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee met to discuss community safety, neighbourhood ranger activity, and a cycle route on Ewell Road. The committee received an update on community safety work in the last six months, and plans for the next six. A decision on the Ewell Road cycle route was deferred.
Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Corporate and Resources Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council convened on 27 November 2025, addressing a range of strategic and financial matters. Key decisions included approving the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle for temporary accommodation, awarding contracts for cloud data centre services and CCTV upgrades, and endorsing the new Inclusive Kingston Strategy 2025-29. The committee also reviewed the revenue and capital budget monitoring reports.
Decisions from Meetings
119 decisions · Page 16 of 24
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-2029 & Detailed Budget 2025/26
From: Budget Council, Council - Thursday 27 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 27, 2025
... the People Committee, Council of Kingston upon Thames decided to recommend to Council the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-2029, the Detailed Budget 2025/26, and the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26, including approving the Schools Budget for 2025/26 and related proposals for the Central School Services Block, Early Years Block, High Needs Block, and Schools Block.
Community Grants Programme
From: Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025
...to approve the allocation of Councillor Ward Funding for a mural at Berrylands Station (£6,192), a viewing point in Fishponds Park (£4,500), a Broad Oaks Spring Clean event (£1,500), and a planter on Alexandra Drive (£4,322).
Recommendations Approved
Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring 2024/25 as at Month 9
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 13 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 13, 2025
Decision made
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-2029 and Detailed Budget 2025/26
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 13 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 13, 2025
Decision made
Award of Property Insurance and Commercial Property Insurance 2025-30
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 13 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 13, 2025
...to award a five-year property insurance contract to Insurer 1 for £1,338,945, a five-year commercial property insurance contract to Insurer 3 for £438,145, and to approve the Council's departure from the Insurance London Consortium on 31 March 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 119