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View 2026/27 Budget and Council Tax

2026/27 Budget and Council Tax

Critical

Projected budget gap requiring £18m in savings. 4.99% council tax increase approved.

127 following14 messagesCorporate and Resources CommitteeFull Council
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View Yellow Box Junction Enforcement

Yellow Box Junction Enforcement

Hot topic

Over £451,000 from 6,568 PCNs at Kingston Road junctions (Jan-Aug 2025). Proportionality questioned.

54 following5 messagesNew and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee
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View Waste Collection Service Changes

Waste Collection Service Changes

Hot topic

Proposed recycling frequency changes deferred for resident consultation.

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View SEND Funding

SEND Funding

Hot topic

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities funding and waiting times in Kingston

0 following0 messagesChildren and Young People Committee
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View Borough Elections — 7 May 2026

Borough Elections — 7 May 2026

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All 48 seats contested. Voter registration deadline approaching. Photo ID required.

89 following8 messagesFull Council
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View Councillor Code of Conduct — Cllr Kugan

Councillor Code of Conduct — Cllr Kugan

Ongoing

The Standards Sub-Committee found Cllr Kamala Kugan in breach of the Members' Code of Conduct twice. The first finding (30 September 2025) related to her conduct towards the Executive Director of Children's Services. The second (9 February 2026) was for failing to comply with the sanction from the first finding. She was formally censured.

0 following0 messagesAudit Governance and Standards Committee
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View Market House Late Night Licence

Market House Late Night Licence

Ongoing

1am closing application postponed after resident noise concerns.

0 following0 messagesLicensing Committee
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