Councillor Ward Funding
Kingston upon Thames councils are currently allocating Councillor Ward Funding for local projects, with existing arrangements continuing for the 2026/27 municipal year.
Kingston upon Thames' South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee continued existing Councillor Ward Funding allocations in June 2026, approving a £3,000 community grant for New Era Community Projects CIC. Earlier in March 2026, the Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee approved £931 for hanging baskets and £6,750 for planters from the fund, which provides £2,000 per councillor per financial year. Surbiton Adult Education also received £1,382.82 for a new printing press in March 2026, as outlined in the 2025-26 guidelines.
Councillor Ward Funding allows individual councillors to allocate money for local projects within their wards, with arrangements for the 2026/27 municipal year being discussed. In some cases, funds are pooled and allocated to larger projects subject to committee approval. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- Surbiton Adult Education received £1,382.82 from Councillor Ward Funding in March 2026. Source
- The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee approved £931 for hanging baskets in February 2026. Source
- The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee approved £6,750 for three large planters in February 2026. Source
- Councillor Ward Funding provides £2,000 per councillor per financial year. Source
- Funding for the printing press followed the 2025-26 Councillor Ward Funding Guidelines. Source
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