Councillor Rowena Bass
Email: rowena.bass@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
63 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Corporate and Resources Committee convened to discuss and make decisions on a range of strategic and financial matters, including budget monitoring, contract awards, and the adoption of new strategies. The committee approved recommendations concerning budget adjustments for the Cambridge Road Estate, the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle for temporary accommodation, and the adoption of the Inclusive Kingston Strategy 2025-29.
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 18 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee met on Tuesday 18 November 2025, and discussed traffic calming measures, planning applications, and community infrastructure levy funds. The committee approved recommendations for the allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funds, but deferred a decision on the Tudor Library Mindful Garden supplementary request.
Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee were scheduled to meet on Thursday 13 November 2025 to discuss treasury management, external and internal audits, fraud prevention, and the appointment of independent advisors. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the extension of terms for existing independent members.
Kingston Partnership Board - Thursday 13 November 2025 1:00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
125 decisions · Page 2 of 25
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 2025
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025
... to note the outcomes and closing statements for the Inclusive Kingston Strategy 2021-2025 Action Plan and the annual summary of the Council's work regarding the Armed Forces Covenant.
Recommendations Approved
Motion Referred to Committee by Council: "Committee System versus Leader and Cabinet in Kingston
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025
...to oppose the government's plans to abolish the committee system, champion governance arrangements that empower all councillors, and communicate this position to relevant ministers and local MPs.
Recommendations Approved
Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring 2025/26 as at Month 6
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025
...to note the forecast outturn positions for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, Schools Budget and Dedicated Schools Grant, and Capital Programme for 2025/26, and to approve a capital budget of £17.73m for property acquisition, a £20.87 million increase to the CRE Affordable Homes budget, and £0.50m budget re-profiling for CRE Loan.
Recommendations Approved
Timetable of Meetings 2026-27
From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025
Recommend Forward to Council
Allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) Funds
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 18 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 18, 2025
...to defer the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy application for the Tudor Library Mindful Garden - Supplementary Request for the sum of £4,930.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 63
Average per Month: 3.2
Decisions Recorded: 125