Councillor Richard Thorpe
Email: richard.thorpe@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Budget Meeting, Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 12 February 2026 7:30 pm
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.
Pension Fund Panel - Thursday 4 December 2025 10:00 am, NEW
The Pension Fund Panel were scheduled to meet to discuss pension administration, governance, risk, and investment strategy. They were also scheduled to review the fund's budget and work programme.
Decisions from Meetings
88 decisions · Page 8 of 18
Petition - 'Unfair Parking Charges 2025 Increase'
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
...to comply with the Council's Petition Scheme, the Council considered a petition regarding the increase of parking charges that had been implemented as part of the approved budget for 2025/26.
Decision made
Urgent Decision Taken under Procedure Rule 30 - Google Workspace Licences and Associated Professional Services
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 26 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Council Plan - End of Year Report 2024/25
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 26 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Revenue and Capital Outturn 2024/25
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 26 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 26, 2025
...to note the revenue and capital outturn positions for 2024/25, approve capital rephasing requests, and approve capital budgets for the Local Implementation Plan and Burlington School contract variation in 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Motion Referred to Committee by Council : “National Insurance Increases Will Damage Local Businesses and Vital Services"
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 26 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 88