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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Election of the Mayor 2025/26
From: Council - Tuesday 1 April 2025 7:30 pm - April 01, 2025
Independent Review of Children's and Young People's Mental Health services - (deferral)
From: People Committee - Tuesday 11 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 11, 2025
...to endorse the ICB's proposed next steps and timetable for implementing the independent review's findings and recommendations regarding children's and young people's mental health services, contingent on sufficient funding from the ICB.
Recommendations approved
All Ages Autism and ADHD Strategy 2025-2030
From: People Committee - Tuesday 11 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 11, 2025
...to approve the All Ages Autism and ADHD Strategy 2025-2030 as outlined in Annex 1.
Recommendations Approved
Children's Home for Looked After Children
From: People Committee - Tuesday 11 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 11, 2025
...to award a construction contract to build a new Children's Home at Chamberlain Way was delegated to the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children Services including Education.
Recommendations Approved
Motion for Debate: Declaration of Healthy Weight
From: People Committee - Tuesday 11 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 11, 2025
...to approve a motion declaring a commitment to addressing overweight and obesity in Kingston by continuing to deliver the Healthy Weight Strategy 2024-2027, working with partners, and monitoring progress.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 49
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 90