Cllr Peter Herlinger

The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee looked at how to allocate councillor ward funding - money that local councillors can spend on community projects in their areas.

The committee received an information update about Seething Wells, following up on a previous decision made by the Place Committee in September 2023. No new decisions were made at this meeting.

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.

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

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.

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.