Councillor Peter Higgins

The Place Committee decided that the yellow box junction at Kingston Road / Elm Road remains in its current configuration and size. This decision was made on 04/06/2026. The committee resolved to maintain the current situation until a comprehensive report on the junction is submitted to the New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee and any differing layout is approved.

The Place Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council decided on 04/06/2026 to note the consultation results and approve the implementation of a zebra crossing on Coombe Lane West. The scheme will be implemented this summer.

The Place Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council decided on 04/06/2026 to award two e-bike hire concession contracts. These contracts are for a 3-year period, extendable by 2 years, with an estimated value of £3.94m each over the full 5 years. The decision includes awarding contracts to Supplier A and Supplier B, with specific details in EXEMPT Annex 1.

The Licensing Committee approved recommendations for the establishment and chairing of Licensing Sub-Committees for the 2026/27 Municipal Year on 21 May 2026. The committee resolved to continue the same arrangements for forming and chairing these sub-committees as agreed in previous years. These arrangements involve drawing three members from the full committee pool for each sub-committee and appointing chairs at each meeting.