Cllr Anita Schaper

Kingston Council has approved a new policy on how they deal with abandoned vehicles in the borough. The updated rules will come into effect from April 2026.

The council has approved changes to how many councillors are needed to 'call-in' a decision - this is when councillors can ask for a decision to be reviewed before it takes effect.

Kingston Council has adopted a new Statement of Licensing Policy that will run from 2026 to 2031. This policy sets out how the council will handle licensing decisions for things like pubs, clubs, shops selling alcohol, and entertainment venues.

Kingston Council approved a motion supporting national gambling reform to better protect local residents from gambling-related harm.

The council approved recommendations listed on page D1 of their agenda pack. Without access to the specific details, we can't say exactly what was decided.

The committee reviewed how much the council has spent and received compared to its budget plan for 2025/26, looking at finances up to the end of December 2025.

The committee reviewed the council's proposed spending plans and budget for the next four years (2026/27 to 2029/30). They will recommend these financial plans to the full Council meeting later this month.

The Place Committee is recommending approval of their part of the Council's action plan for 2026/27. This covers the council's goals and priorities for services like housing, transport, planning and environment.

Kingston Council's Surbiton committee will decide on a planning application to convert a house at 3 The Mall into 2 flats, with extensions and loft conversion. People who objected during consultation can speak at the meeting if they register by 10am on 16 January.