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Councillor Richard Thorpe

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Councillor Richard Thorpe, chair of Kingston Council's Corporate and Resources Committee, oversaw discussions in September 2025 on the council's projected financial overspends.

As chair of Kingston Council's Corporate and Resources Committee, Councillor Richard Thorpe oversaw discussions in September 2025 regarding the council's projected £3.26 million general fund overspend for 2025/26. A report presented to the committee highlighted pressures across adult social care, corporate services, place, residents and communities, and children's services.

The same report also indicated that Kingston Council's schools budget is forecasting a £10.46 million overspend. The committee, chaired by Councillor Thorpe, reviewed the forecast financial position and is monitoring savings plans for 2025/26.

Key facts

  1. Kingston Council's general fund is projected to overspend by £3.26 million for 2025/26. Source
  2. Kingston Council's schools budget is forecasting a £10.46 million overspend. Source
  3. These financial projections were discussed by the Corporate and Resources Committee on 30 September 2025. Source
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