Chief Executive
Kingston upon Thames Council's Chief Executive was involved in a Code of Conduct complaint against a councillor in November 2025.
The Chief Executive of Kingston upon Thames Council, the statutory role responsible for council management, made a complaint in November 2025. This complaint, alongside one from the Executive Director of Children's Services, alleged inappropriate conduct and sharing of confidential information by Councillor Kugan.
Following the complaint, the Standards Sub-Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council determined in November 2025 that Councillor Kugan had breached the Members Code of Conduct. Councillor Kugan was reprimanded for failing to comply with respect and confidentiality rules. No further discussions regarding the Chief Executive role are currently scheduled.
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