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 proposals related to highway maintenance, electric vehicle infrastructure, and the management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

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

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

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council was scheduled to consider an application for a permanent street trading licence. The primary focus of the meeting was the application by Vesuvio On The Road for a 12-month street trading licence to operate a pizza van.

January 27, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

83 decisions · Page 4 of 17

Declarations of interest

From: Standards Sub-Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 10:00 am - September 30, 2025

...that members present could make impartial decisions regarding Councillor Kugan's case, despite knowing him, and Councillor Giles' limited prior involvement was noted.

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of Press and Public

From: Standards Sub-Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 10:00 am - September 30, 2025

... to remain in public session, but conditionally exclude the press and public if exempt information needed to be disclosed or when deliberations were required.

Recommendations Approved

Determination of Complaint against a Councillor

From: Standards Sub-Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 10:00 am - September 30, 2025

...that Councillor Kamala Kugan breached the Code of Conduct by failing to show respect to officers and by sharing confidential information, and consequently, she must write a letter of apology and attend Code of Conduct training, while her Group Leader will be informed and her email access reinstated with conditions.

Recommendations Approved

London Lane Rental Scheme

From: Place Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 18, 2025

... the Place Committee agreed in principle to implement a Lane Rental Scheme in the Borough as part of Tranche 2 of the London Borough Lane Rental Scheme and delegated authority to the Director Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services to progress the application to join the scheme.

Recommendations Approved

Seething Wells - Annual Update

From: Place Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 18, 2025

...to note the updates regarding the Seething Wells Filter Beds, including progress on heritage protection applications, landowner dialogue, and community engagement, as detailed in paragraphs 4-12 of the report.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 79

Average per Month: 3.6

Decisions Recorded: 83