Cllr Thay Thayalan

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 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.

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.

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 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.