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) Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Place Committee (Co-Chair, Co-Chair, in the Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

53 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 discuss the Council's Delivery Plan for the upcoming year, alongside proposals for significant contract awards related to fire safety remedial works and essential utility services. The committee will also consider the procurement strategy for soft facilities management services.

March 19, 2026, 7:30 pm
Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee Member

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 17 March 2026, with a key focus on addressing parking and traffic management issues in Verona Drive and Ewell Road. The committee will also consider proposals for community grants.

March 17, 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

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

119 decisions · Page 6 of 24

Approval to award contract(s) for security guarding and CCTV monitoring

From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 30, 2025

...to endorse the award of contracts for security guarding and CCTV monitoring services to the named bidders in Exempt Annex 1, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place for a contract period of 3 years with a possible 2-year extension, with maximum contract values of £2,204,162 and £2,263,343 respectively, inclusive of VAT.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Corporate Complaints Report 2024/25

From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 30, 2025

...the Committee approved the Annual Corporate Complaints & Compliments Report 2024/25, the annual Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Code self-assessment 2025/2026, and the updated complaint handling policy.

Recommendations Approved

Seething Wells - Annual Update

From: Place Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 18, 2025

...to note the updates regarding the Seething Wells Filter Beds, including progress on heritage protection applications, landowner dialogue, and community engagement, as detailed in paragraphs 4-12 of the report.

Recommendations Approved

London Lane Rental Scheme

From: Place Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 18, 2025

... the Place Committee agreed in principle to implement a Lane Rental Scheme in the Borough as part of Tranche 2 of the London Borough Lane Rental Scheme and delegated authority to the Director Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services to progress the application to join the scheme.

Recommendations Approved

Introduction of Traffic Management Measures on Surbiton Hill Road - Local Consultation Results

From: Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 09, 2025

...to note the results of the local consultation and approve the implementation of proposed traffic islands and speed cushions on Surbiton Hill Road, as detailed in Annex 1 of the report, pending road hump notices, and to inform residents of this decision.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 53

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 119