Susan Skipwith - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Norbiton Ward)

Councillor Susan Skipwith

Liberal Democrat Norbiton Ward

Email: susan.skipwith@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee (Member) People Committee (Member) Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Member) Scrutiny Panel Kingston and North Kingston Planning Sub-Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel Member

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 services at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. The panel will also receive a verbal update on children's and young people's mental health services and a general update on public health matters in the borough.

February 04, 2026, 7:30 pm
People Committee Member

People Committee - Tuesday 3 February 2026 7:30 pm

The People Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to discuss the council's financial strategy for the coming years, review the post-16 education and training provision for young people, and consider the admission arrangements for community schools. The committee will also receive updates on adult social care services and review validated school test and exam results.

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
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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Allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) Funds

From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 18 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 18, 2025

...to defer the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy application for the Tudor Library Mindful Garden - Supplementary Request for the sum of £4,930.

Recommendations Approved

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment

From: People Committee - Tuesday 11 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 11, 2025

...the People Committee of Kingston upon Thames endorsed the overall sufficiency of childcare within the Royal Borough of Kingston and the subsequent priorities and actions for 2025-2026 as outlined in the RBK Childcare Sufficiency Assessment report.

Recommendations Approved

Achieving for Children Annual Reports

From: People Committee - Tuesday 11 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 11, 2025

...the People Committee of Kingston upon Thames decided to receive and note Achieving for Children’s Annual Impact Report, Annual Equalities Report, Annual Participation Report, and Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for 2024/25, and to refer any comments made by the Committee to the Council’s Lead Commissioner for Children’s Services.

Recommendations Approved

School Place Planning Annual Update

From: People Committee - Tuesday 11 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to note the School Place Planning Annual Update report, which provided information on school place planning developments, demand for places, capacity, and ongoing projects related to new provision in Kingston upon Thames.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 49

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 90