Councillor John Sweeney
Email: John.Sweeney@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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.
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 29 January 2026 7:30 pm
The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee is scheduled to discuss proposals for permanent traffic management orders in North Kingston, consider objections to a new parking scheme in Dickerage Lane, and review applications for Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding. The committee will also consider adopting a refreshed Neighbourhood Community Plan.
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 7:30 pm
The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of community-focused issues, including traffic management on Manorgate Road and Coombe Lane West, planned highway maintenance, and community safety initiatives. The committee was also set to consider applications for Neighbourhood Community Grants.
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.
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 18 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee met on Tuesday 18 November 2025, and discussed traffic calming measures, planning applications, and community infrastructure levy funds. The committee approved recommendations for the allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funds, but deferred a decision on the Tudor Library Mindful Garden supplementary request.
Decisions from Meetings
90 decisions · Page 14 of 18
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
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
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
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.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 90