Councillor Mark Durrant
Email: Mark.Durrant@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
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.
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.
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.
Place Committee - Thursday 20 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Kingston upon Thames Place Committee met on 20 November 2025 and approved the proposed schemes listed in Annex 1 of the Proposed Local Implementation Plan (LIP) Programme 2026/27 for submission to Transport for London (TfL). The committee also delegated authority to the Director of Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to approve any necessary adjustments or prioritisation of the proposed schemes if TfL amends the funding levels.
Decisions from Meetings
74 decisions · Page 7 of 15
Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025/26 Municipal Year
From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 11, 2025
...to appoint Councillor Lesley Heap as Chair and Councillor Lynn Henderson as Vice-Chair of both the Committee and the Planning Sub-Committee for the 2025/26 Municipal Year.
Decision made
California Road Area - Proposed Permit Parking Area
From: New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 11, 2025
...to set aside objections and implement a Permit Parking Area on California Road only, delegating final details to the Director, Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services in consultation with the Chair and Ward Members, with a review scheduled in two years, and to inform objectors of the decision.
Recommendations Approved
Appointments of Members to Committees, Panels and other bodies
From: Annual Council on the rising of the Special Council meeting, Council - Tuesday 13 May 2025 7:45 pm - May 13, 2025
...the Council approved recommendations for appointments of members to committees, panels, and other bodies for the 2025-2026 municipal year.
Recommendations approved
Honorary Freeman of the Borough
From: Special meeting of Council, Council - Tuesday 13 May 2025 7:30 pm - May 13, 2025
Recommendations approved
Review of Proportionality
From: Annual Council on the rising of the Special Council meeting, Council - Tuesday 13 May 2025 7:45 pm - May 13, 2025
...to reflect changes to council committees, the council resolved to adjust the allocation of seats on committees and other bodies to maintain political proportionality, primarily shifting one seat from The Opposition Group to the Liberal Democrats.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 74