Rowena Bass - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Coombe Hill Ward)

Councillor Rowena Bass

Conservative Coombe Hill Ward Leader of the Minority Opposition Group

Email: rowena.bass@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Corporate and Resources Committee (Member) Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Audit, Governance and Standards Committee (Member) Kingston Partnership Board (Member) People Committee (Member) Scrutiny Panel Kingston and North Kingston Planning Sub-Committee Place Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

68 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Corporate and Resources Committee Member

Budget Meeting, Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 12 February 2026 7:30 pm

February 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
People Committee Member

People Committee - Tuesday 3 February 2026 7:30 pm

The People Committee is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 03 February 2026, with a key focus on the council's financial strategy for the upcoming years. The committee will also review the post-16 education and training provisions for young people in the borough, alongside updates on adult social care services.

February 03, 2026, 7:30 pm
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee Member

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 29 January 2026 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee is scheduled to discuss proposals for permanent traffic management orders in North Kingston, consider objections to a new parking scheme in Dickerage Lane, and review applications for Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding. The committee will also consider adopting a refreshed Neighbourhood Community Plan.

January 29, 2026, 7:30 pm
Audit, Governance and Standards Committee Member

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7:30 pm, NEW

The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council is scheduled to consider the external audit of the council's accounts for the 2024/25 financial year. The meeting will also include a period for public questions.

January 28, 2026, 7:30 pm
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee Member

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of community-focused issues, including traffic management on Manorgate Road and Coombe Lane West, planned highway maintenance, and community safety initiatives. The committee was also set to consider applications for Neighbourhood Community Grants.

January 15, 2026, 7:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Approval to award contract(s) for security guarding and CCTV monitoring

From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 30, 2025

...to endorse the award of contracts for security guarding and CCTV monitoring services to the named bidders in Exempt Annex 1, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place for a contract period of 3 years with a possible 2-year extension, with maximum contract values of £2,204,162 and £2,263,343 respectively, inclusive of VAT.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Corporate Complaints Report 2024/25

From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 30, 2025

...the Committee approved the Annual Corporate Complaints & Compliments Report 2024/25, the annual Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Code self-assessment 2025/2026, and the updated complaint handling policy.

Recommendations Approved

Children and Young Person’s Plan - 6 monthly update

From: People Committee - Tuesday 23 September 2025 7:30 pm, NEW - September 23, 2025

...to endorse the progress of the Children and Young People's Plan, approve the Action Plan as an engagement tool, and agree to explore an alternative approach to the Unicef Child Friendly Cities initiative.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Parenting - Annual Report

From: People Committee - Tuesday 23 September 2025 7:30 pm, NEW - September 23, 2025

... to note the outcomes achieved for children in care in 2024-2025.

Decision made

Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership - Annual Report

From: People Committee - Tuesday 23 September 2025 7:30 pm, NEW - September 23, 2025

...the committee noted the work of the Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership (KRSCP) as detailed in their Annual Report for 2024-2025.

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 68

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 131