Executive Director of Children's Services
The Executive Director of Children's Services at Kingston upon Thames Council was involved in a complaint that led to Councillor Kugan's reprimand.
In November 2025, the Standards Sub-Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council reprimanded Councillor Kamala Kugan for breaching the Members Code of Conduct. The sub-committee found Councillor Kugan failed to comply with Paragraph 7 (Respect) and Paragraph 10 (Confidentiality) following an investigation.
The investigation stemmed from a complaint made by the Executive Director of Children's Services and the Chief Executive, alleging Councillor Kugan's conduct in a series of emails was inappropriate and that she had shared confidential information. No further discussions or decisions regarding this topic are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Councillor Kamala Kugan was reprimanded for breaching the Members Code of Conduct in November 2025. Source
- The Standards Sub-Committee found Councillor Kugan failed to comply with Paragraph 7 (Respect) and Paragraph 10 (Confidentiality). Source
- The investigation followed a complaint made by the Executive Director of Children's Services and the Chief Executive. Source
- The complaint alleged Councillor Kugan's conduct in emails was inappropriate and she shared confidential information. Source
- The Standards Sub-Committee met on 12 November 2025. Source
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