Members Code of Conduct
Kingston upon Thames Council's Standards Sub-Committee reprimanded a councillor in November 2025 for breaching the Members Code of Conduct.
Kingston upon Thames Council's Standards Sub-Committee reprimanded Councillor Kamala Kugan in November 2025 for breaching the Members Code of Conduct, which sets ethical guidelines for local government members. The sub-committee found that Councillor Kugan failed to comply with Paragraph 7 (Respect) and Paragraph 10 (Confidentiality) of the Code.
The reprimand followed a complaint by the Executive Director of Children's Services and the Chief Executive, who alleged inappropriate conduct and sharing of confidential information in emails. No further discussions or decisions are currently scheduled regarding the Code of Conduct.
Key facts
- Kingston upon Thames Council's Standards Sub-Committee reprimanded Councillor Kamala Kugan in November 2025. Source
- Councillor Kugan breached Paragraph 7 (Respect) and Paragraph 10 (Confidentiality) of the Code of Conduct. Source
- The investigation stemmed from a complaint by the Executive Director of Children's Services and the Chief Executive. Source
- The Standards Sub-Committee met on 12 November 2025. Source
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