Summary
Proposed recycling frequency changes deferred for resident consultation.
The council's own performance data shows 3 of 8 KPIs are being missed — yet the contract was extended without public consultation.
The committee received petitions from residents about local issues. Petitions need at least 20 signatures and advance notice to be considered at meetings.
The Place Committee set aside 30 minutes for residents and local organisations to ask questions about matters relevant to the committee. Questions must be submitted in writing by email at least two working days before meetings.
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.
The council has updated its policy on dealing with abandoned vehicles around the borough. The new rules will set out how quickly the council responds to reports and what steps they take to remove vehicles.
Kingston Council's Place Committee has acknowledged that the borough is not meeting its target to become carbon neutral (net zero emissions). The council is falling short of its own environmental goals.
The Place Committee set aside 30 minutes for residents to ask questions about local issues. People can ask up to 2 questions each, but must submit them in writing by Monday 2 February.
The council wants to hire companies to install electric vehicle charging points using £886,000 of government funding shared with Sutton Council. They need permission to start the procurement process.
The council has approved its planned road maintenance programme for 2026/27 and reviewed the street lighting replacement programme. This covers routine repairs and improvements to roads and pavements across the borough.
The council is considering a motion about controlling the concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - these are properties where multiple unrelated people live together. The motion was originally discussed in October 2025.
The council has approved a new work schedule for creating the Borough's Local Plan - the key document that guides where new homes, shops and other developments can be built across Kingston.