James Giles - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Green Lane and St James Ward)

Councillor James Giles

Kingston Independent Residents Group Green Lane and St James Ward Leader of the Opposition; Opposition Spokesperson for Housing, Sustainable Transport, Waste and Recycling, Climate Action, Biodiversity and Planning Policy

Email: james.giles@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (Member) New and Old Malden Planning Sub-Committee (Member) Kingston Partnership Board (Member) New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Planning Committee (Member) Place Committee (Member) Corporate and Resources Committee Scrutiny Panel Standards Sub-Committee (Member) Licensing Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

79 meetings · Page 1 of 16

Planning Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 7:30 pm

February 11, 2026, 7:30 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 10 February 2026 9:45 am

February 10, 2026, 9:45 am
Licensing Committee Member

Licensing Committee - Tuesday 10 February 2026 7:30 pm

February 10, 2026, 7:30 pm
Place Committee Member

Place Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Place Committee is scheduled to convene on Thursday 5 February 2026, with a key focus on the council's financial strategy and the future of local development. The committee will also consider policies related to housing, transport infrastructure, and highway maintenance.

February 05, 2026, 7:30 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 27 January 2026 2:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider an application for a permanent street trading licence for Vesuvio On The Road . The meeting's agenda also included procedural items such as the appointment of a chair and declarations of interest.

January 27, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

83 decisions · Page 12 of 17

24/00805/FUL - 22 Gloucester Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3SJ

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 12, 2025

...to permit planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 34-unit co-living accommodation at 22 Gloucester Road, Kingston Upon Thames, subject to conditions and a legal agreement as detailed in the report and late material.

Decision made

Planned Highway Maintenance and Street Lighting Capital Programme 2025/26

From: Place Committee - Tuesday 11 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 11, 2025

...to approve the prioritised planned highway, footway, and street lighting capital maintenance program for 2025/26, as detailed in Annexes 2 and 4, and to delegate authority to the Assistant Director Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services to manage in-year changes in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Recommendations Approved

Rose Theatre - Renewal of 5-Year Agreement

From: Place Committee - Tuesday 11 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 11, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2028/29 and Detailed Budget 2025/26

From: Place Committee - Tuesday 11 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 11, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Local Development Scheme for the Local Plan

From: Place Committee - Tuesday 11 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 11, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 79

Average per Month: 3.6

Decisions Recorded: 83