Councillor · Kingston upon Thames
Councillor Andreas Kirsch
- Leader of the Council & Portfolio Holder for Heritage and Culture and Co-Chair - Corporate and Resources Committee
- Co-Chair, Corporate and Resources Committee
- Chair, Senior Staff Panel
- Stories naming Andreas
- 16
- Meetings we covered
- 19
- Latest story
- 14 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Andreas Kirsch argued that proposed officer posts were a "minuscule plaster" on underinvestment and highlighted legislative challenges regarding utility companies. He also stated that changes to planning committees aim to "regularise how planning committees function across the country." The councillor echoed sentiments that re-establishing a Health & Wellbeing Board is "necessary due to significant changes in the health policy landscape." The administration, represented by the councillor, favoured the "status quo" option regarding the Opposition Leader role, believing the current constitution was sufficient.
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Stories naming Councillor Andreas Kirsch
- Roadworks and traffic delays motion defeated Councillor Andreas Kirsch, Leader of the Council, argued that the proposed officer post was a "minuscule plaster" on a larger problem of "decades of underinvestment" in the council's infrastructure. He elaborated that "disruption leads to disruption, and you take your pick, but I'd rather have one of investment, to...
- New cleaning contract for older people's housing Councillor Andreas Kirsch, Co-Chair of the Corporate and Resources Committee, highlighted the importance of these services in maintaining resident well-being and the quality of their living...
- Planning rules to change: Neighbourhood committees lose power Councillor Andreas Kirsch, Leader of the Council, stated that the changes aim to "regularise how planning committees function across the country." He added that Kingston's current approach to...
- Kingston to re-establish Health & Wellbeing Board Councillor Anita Schaper, Portfolio Holder for Communities, Commissioning, Customer Contact and Governance, explained the necessity for a standalone board, stating, "A standalone board is necessary...
- Kingston Council Maintains Status Quo on Opposition Leader Role However, the administration, represented by Councillor Andreas Kirsch, favoured the "status quo" option. They believed the current constitution was sufficient and that "it was for the two...
From meetings they attended
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