Kingston upon Thames Blue Badge Appeals Panel
Kingston upon Thames' Blue Badge Appeals Panel recently heard an appeal behind closed doors.
Kingston upon Thames' Blue Badge Appeals Panel heard an appeal regarding a Blue Badge refusal on 24 October 2025. The panel, consisting of Councillors Helen Grocott, Peter Herlinger, Anita Schaper, Thay Thayalan, and Diane White, met at the Guildhall. The public and press were excluded from the hearing to protect the appellant's personal information, as stated in the meeting's agenda.
The panel's agenda included a motion to exclude the public and press during the discussion of Appeal No 1, citing the need to disclose information relating to a particular individual. This process allows the panel, which is responsible for hearing appeals related to the refusal of Blue Badges, to consider sensitive cases.
Key facts
- Kingston upon Thames' Blue Badge Appeals Panel met on 24 October 2025 to hear an appeal. Source
- The public and press were excluded from the appeal hearing to protect the appellant's personal information. Source
- The panel consisted of Councillors Helen Grocott, Peter Herlinger, Anita Schaper, Thay Thayalan, and Diane White. Source
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