Councillor Robert Dongsung Kim

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 2 December 2025 2:30 pm, NEW

The Kingston upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee met to discuss an application for a new premises licence for Cheat Meals, a fast food restaurant on Fife Road, Kingston. The application was granted with amended hours, permitting late-night refreshments until midnight from Sunday to Thursday (takeaway and delivery only after 11pm), and until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. The decision took into account representations from the Metropolitan Police, the council's Pollution Control Officer, and local residents, as well as the council's licensing policy and national guidance.

People Committee - Tuesday 11 November 2025 7:30 pm

The Kingston upon Thames People Committee met on Tuesday 11 November 2025 to discuss several reports and assessments related to children's services and education in the borough. The committee reviewed and noted the Achieving for Children annual reports, endorsed the findings of the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, and received an update on school place planning.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 21 October 2025 9:45 am