Councillor Mark Beynon

Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 7:30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council meeting on 14 October 2025. The agenda included a motion for debate regarding the council's Responsible Investment Policy, as well as several motions for referral relating to vehicle crossover policy, the council's committee system, the threshold for member call-ins, and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Councillors were also scheduled to note the determination of a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan, and to note the appointment of a new Director of Governance and Law and confirm their designation as Monitoring Officer.

South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7:30 pm

The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee agreed to allocate £3,000 each to Namaste Kingston CIC for a Diwali celebration and to Kingston Giving for its Catalyst Grants programme. Councillors also approved proposals for speed reduction measures on Bridge Road and Moor Lane, subject to statutory consultation.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 7 October 2025 9:45 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met on 7 October 2025 to discuss two applications for new premises licences under the Licensing Act 2003. The committee granted the application for Ramos Restaurant with additional conditions, and granted in part the application for The Secret Garden, also with conditions. Councillor James Giles was appointed Chair of the meeting.

Standards Sub-Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 10:00 am

The Standards Sub-Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met to consider a complaint against a councillor, and to confirm the procedure for hearings before the sub-committee. It was also scheduled to consider excluding the press and public from part of the meeting.

Place Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 7:30 pm

The Kingston upon Thames Place Committee met to discuss the implementation of a lane rental scheme and to receive an annual update on the Seething Wells Filter Beds. The committee agreed in principle to implement a Lane Rental Scheme in the borough and delegated authority to the Director of Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to progress the application to join the London Borough Lane Rental Scheme. The committee also noted the updates regarding the Seething Wells Filter Beds.