Sabah Hamed - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Kingston Gate Ward)

Councillor Sabah Hamed

Liberal Democrat Kingston Gate Ward Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Equalities and Co-Chair - People Committee

Email: sabah.hamed@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Senior Staff Panel (Member) Kingston Partnership Board (Member) People Committee (Co-Chair) Kingston and North Kingston Planning Sub-Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

50 meetings · Page 1 of 10

People Committee Co-Chair

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
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
Senior Staff Panel Member

Senior Staff Panel - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10:30 am

The Senior Staff Panel of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 16 December 2025. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the interview process for the appointment of a new Director of Finance. The meeting was scheduled to begin in public, with the possibility of excluding the press and public for certain agenda items.

December 16, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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.

Information Only

SEND Futures update

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

...progress with implementing the SEND Futures Plan, including performance against the Safety Valve Agreement, was noted, and feedback was requested on the draft updated SEND Financial Model.

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

Community Grants Programme

From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 03, 2025

...to approve Neighbourhood Community Grant funding of £2,425 for New Era Community Projects and £3,000 for Kingston Association for the Blind, while refusing the £3,000 application from Association QMC School of Capoeira.

Recommendations Approved

Dickerage Lane Area - Parking Options - Result of Local Consultation

From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 03, 2025

...to address parking issues, a Permit Parking Area (PPA) was approved for implementation on Lincoln Road, Warwick Road, and Stafford Road, operating Monday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, following a statutory consultation, and the existing double yellow lines at the mouth of Warwick Road will be reduced to create two pay and display parking bays.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 50

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 96