Councillor Susan Skipwith
Email: susan.skipwith@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7:30 pm
The Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to consider a report on urgent and emergency care at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, alongside updates on children's mental health services and public health matters. The meeting will also include a period for public questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Appointments of Members to Committees, Panels and other bodies
From: Annual Council on the rising of the Special Council meeting, Council - Tuesday 13 May 2025 7:45 pm - May 13, 2025
...the Council approved recommendations for appointments of members to committees, panels, and other bodies for the 2025-2026 municipal year.
Recommendations approved
Appointment of non-elected members to Committees and Panels
From: Annual Council on the rising of the Special Council meeting, Council - Tuesday 13 May 2025 7:45 pm - May 13, 2025
Timetable of Meetings 2025-26, Recommendations of the Corporate and Resources Committee (20.03.2025)
From: Council - Tuesday 1 April 2025 7:30 pm - April 01, 2025
...to approve the proposed timetable of meetings for the 2025/26 Municipal Year, with authorization for the Corporate Head of Democratic and Electoral Services to make necessary amendments in consultation with Committee Chairs.
Motion: Government Changes to Planning Rules and Kingston's proposed new Local Plan
From: Council - Tuesday 1 April 2025 7:30 pm - April 01, 2025
...to address concerns about potential government changes to planning rules and their impact on local democratic decision-making and the borough's new Local Plan, the Council resolved to oppose reduced councillor input, support collective responses to consultations, ensure councillors are notified of planning applications, review and enforce green belt regulations, and reconsider the draft Local Plan to safeguard against negative impacts on residents' amenity.
Annual Review of the Constitution, Recommendations of the Corporate and Resources Committee (20.03.2025)
From: Council - Tuesday 1 April 2025 7:30 pm - April 01, 2025
...to approve the proposed constitutional changes outlined in Annexe 1, including revisions to committee responsibilities, procedure rules, and the petition scheme, with an amendment to retain the allowance for collecting petition signatures on third-party websites, and to authorize the Monitoring Officer to make any further consequential minor changes.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 49
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 90