Sue Ansari - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames ( Hook and Chessington North Ward)

Councillor Sue Ansari

 Liberal Democrat  Hook and Chessington North Ward  Deputy Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

Email: sue.ansari@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Vice-Chair) Home to School Travel Appeals Panel (Member) South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel Blue Badge Appeals Panel People Committee South of the Borough Planning Sub-Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

38 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Council Vice-Chair

Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm

December 16, 2025
Home to School Travel Appeals Panel Member

Online, Home to School Travel Appeals Panel - Thursday 13 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Home to School Travel Appeals Panel of Kingston upon Thames Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 13 November 2025, to discuss several items, including a report concerning home to school travel arrangements. The panel will also agree on a meeting procedure. Due to the confidential nature of the information to be discussed, the meeting is expected to be closed to the press and public.

November 13, 2025
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee Member

South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 7:30 pm

The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee met on Wednesday 5 November 2025, and approved Neighbourhood Community Grants for Man & Boy, Oxygen, and the Kingston Tamil Heritage Group. The committee also received updates on community policing, a report from the Community Manager, a Decisions Progress Update, and reviewed its Work Programme.

November 05, 2025
Council Vice-Chair

Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 7:30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council meeting on 14 October 2025. The agenda included a motion for debate regarding the council's Responsible Investment Policy, as well as several motions for referral relating to vehicle crossover policy, the council's committee system, the threshold for member call-ins, and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Councillors were also scheduled to note the determination of a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan, and to note the appointment of a new Director of Governance and Law and confirm their designation as Monitoring Officer.

October 14, 2025
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee Member

South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7:30 pm

The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee agreed to allocate £3,000 each to Namaste Kingston CIC for a Diwali celebration and to Kingston Giving for its Catalyst Grants programme. Councillors also approved proposals for speed reduction measures on Bridge Road and Moor Lane, subject to statutory consultation.

October 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

63 decisions · Page 2 of 13

Community Grants Programme

From: South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 16 July 2025 7:30 pm, NEW - July 16, 2025

...to approve a £3,000 Neighbourhood Community Grant for Voices of Hope to support their BRITE box programme.

Recommendations Approved

Motion: Welfare Reform Bill - changes to disability and long-term sickness benefits

From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025

...to address concerns about the Welfare Reform Bill's potential impact on disability and long-term sickness benefits, the Council resolved to work with MPs to campaign against cuts, monitor the Timms Review and the Bill, monitor the back-to-work support package, keep the People Committee informed, foster an inclusive community, ensure adequate advice services, help with applications and appeals, and enhance their Information, Advice and Guidance offer.

Summary

Meetings Attended: 38

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 63