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.
49 meetings · Page 1 of 10
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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Community Grants Programme
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 3 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 03, 2025
...to support community initiatives, they approved £3,000 in Neighbourhood Community Grant funding for both Man&Boy's Inclusive Activities Programme and Voices of Hope's BRITE Box project.
Recommendations Approved
Petition on Proposed Footbridge over River Thames
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 03, 2025
Decision made
Neighbourhood Working Arrangements 2025-26
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 7:00 pm - June 18, 2025
...to improve efficiency and productivity, its Planning Sub-Committee was de-established for the 2025-26 municipal year, with the intention of integrating planning application considerations into regular committee meetings.
Recommendations Approved
Allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL)
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 7:00 pm - June 18, 2025
...to allocate Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy funds, approving applications for Half Mile Tree: Improvements,
Latchmere Recreation Ground: Wildlife pond extension,
Canbury Gardens: Riverbank Restoration,
Tudor Drive Library: Garden,
Kingston WelCare: Arts and Crafts Facility,
Springfield Blue Bridge: Regeneration
(part-allocation), Weir Archer: Accessibility Pathway & Ramp,
and London Design Festival: Kingston,
deferring applications for Khalsa Karate Dojo: Renovation of martial arts community centre
and Canbury Gardens: Petanque Court,
and refusing the application for Climate Safe Streets: Linden/Portman and Somerset.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025/26 Municipal Year
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 7:00 pm - June 18, 2025
...to appoint Councillor Olly Wehring as Chair and Councillor Anne Owen as Vice-Chair of both the Committee and the Planning Sub-Committee for the 2025/26 Municipal Year.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 49
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 90