Children, adult care, education, public health.
The People Committee has recommended approval of their part of the Council's Delivery Plan for 2026/27. This plan sets out what the council aims to achieve in the coming year.
The council approved budgets and plans for Achieving for Children, the company that runs children's services for Kingston. This includes their spending plans, financial strategy and future goals.
The People Committee received petitions from residents about local issues. To submit a petition, you need at least 20 signatures from people who live, work or study in Kingston, and must give notice by 10am the day before the meeting.
The council's current contract for adult drug and alcohol treatment services expires in March 2027. They're starting the process to find a new provider to take over from April 2027.
The council is planning to find a new provider for health visiting and school health services for children aged 0-19. They want to run a competitive tender process to choose the best contractor for these important health services.
The People Committee allows residents and local organisations to ask up to 2 questions each at committee meetings. You have 30 minutes total for all questions, which must be submitted in writing 2 working days before the meeting.
Kingston Council is awarding a contract for the Sexual Health London online service to a new provider. The current contract ends in August 2026, and the new one will run from August 2026 to March 2031, with possible extensions until 2035.
The council has approved a partnership agreement with the NHS for 2026/27 to work together on health services. They've also extended contracts for drug and alcohol services, health visiting for children, and sexual health services.