Councillor · Kingston upon Thames
Councillor Peter Higgins
Liberal Democrat
Canbury Gardens ward
Kingston upon Thames
- Chair - Audit, Goverance and Standards Committee
- Stories naming Peter
- 6
- Meetings we covered
- 12
- Latest story
- 14 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Peter Higgins inquired about staff training and asked about mitigations for individuals leaving a building after consuming alcohol. The councillor requested a summary of the differences between new and old Mental Health Acts. Councillor Peter Higgins questioned the use of reserves to pay off debt and sought clarification on assurance levels. The councillor also stated that data should be provided on what the committee does and how well it does it.
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Stories naming Councillor Peter Higgins
- Kingston upon Thames Councillors Urged to Sign Animal Welfare Pledge Councillor Roger Hayes, a member of the committee, added, "We do do stuff. We do good stuff. And again, like everything else, we probably should blow our trumpet about that from time to time. And as Councillor Higgins was saying, provide some actual data on what we do and how well we might do it."
- Pepe's Piri Piri Tolworth granted late-night licence Councillor Peter Higgins inquired about staff training, and Councillor Yvonne Tracey asked about any instances of anti-social behaviour. The applicant confirmed staff qualifications and stated...
- Kingston Council Discusses Impact of Mental Health Act 2025 Reforms on Local Services Councillor Peter Higgins requested a summary of the differences between the new and old Acts, which officers agreed to provide. Councillor Jane D'Souza asked about the role of the police and places...
- Kingston Council Details £379m Borrowing Strategy and Investment Performance Councillor Peter Higgins, Chair of the committee, questioned the use of reserves to pay off debt. Ms. Gray explained that while reserves are used to reduce borrowing, this does not drive the...
- Kingston Council's 'reasonable' risk management questioned over assurance levels Councillor Peter Higgins, Chair of the committee, sought clarification on why "reasonable" was the highest level of assurance that could be provided. Mr. Hamilton explained that this was due to...
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