Kamala Kugan - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Coombe Vale Ward)

Councillor Kamala Kugan

Kingston Independent Residents Group Coombe Vale Ward Opposition Spokesperson for Corporate and Resources

Email: kamala.kugan@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Corporate and Resources Committee (Member) New and Old Malden Planning Sub-Committee (Member) New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel People Committee (Member) Place Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Corporate and Resources Committee Member

Budget Meeting, Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 12 February 2026 7:30 pm

February 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee Member

Special, New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 7:00 pm

The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to meet on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss the operation and enforcement of yellow box junctions on Kingston Road. The meeting was called following a requisition by three committee members concerned about the junctions' impact on traffic flow, fines issued, and road safety.

January 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Member

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.

December 16, 2025
New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee Member

New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 7:30 pm

The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee met to discuss pedestrian safety improvements, community grants, and petitions relating to local services. The committee approved the implementation of new zebra crossings on Clarence Avenue and Coombe Lane West, and also approved three neighbourhood community grants for local organisations. The committee also considered petitions regarding the PureGym swimming pool and the Springfield Disabled Resource Centre.

December 11, 2025
Corporate and Resources Committee Member

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.

November 27, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Annual Review of the Constitution, Recommendations of the Corporate and Resources Committee (20.03.2025)

From: Council - Tuesday 1 April 2025 7:30 pm - April 01, 2025

...to approve the proposed constitutional changes outlined in Annexe 1, including revisions to committee responsibilities, procedure rules, and the petition scheme, with an amendment to retain the allowance for collecting petition signatures on third-party websites, and to authorize the Monitoring Officer to make any further consequential minor changes.

Timetable of Meetings 2025-26, Recommendations of the Corporate and Resources Committee (20.03.2025)

From: Council - Tuesday 1 April 2025 7:30 pm - April 01, 2025

...to approve the proposed timetable of meetings for the 2025/26 Municipal Year, with authorization for the Corporate Head of Democratic and Electoral Services to make necessary amendments in consultation with Committee Chairs.

Motion: Government Changes to Planning Rules and Kingston's proposed new Local Plan

From: Council - Tuesday 1 April 2025 7:30 pm - April 01, 2025

...to address concerns about potential government changes to planning rules and their impact on local democratic decision-making and the borough's new Local Plan, the Council resolved to oppose reduced councillor input, support collective responses to consultations, ensure councillors are notified of planning applications, review and enforce green belt regulations, and reconsider the draft Local Plan to safeguard against negative impacts on residents' amenity.

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 89