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 (Member) Scrutiny Panel (Chair) Standards Sub-Committee (Member) Licensing Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council Member

Special Meeting, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Council of Kingston upon Thames convened for a special meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the potential conferment of the Freedom of the Borough on the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps).

February 26, 2026, 7:30 pm
Kingston Partnership Board Member

Kingston Partnership Board - Wednesday 25 February 2026 1:00 pm

The Kingston Partnership Board was scheduled to discuss updates on river safety and poverty needs, as well as the development of a new Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. The meeting also included a review of the Kingston & Richmond Integrated Frailty Programme.

February 25, 2026, 1:00 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10:15 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee considered two applications for new premises licences: one for the Ancient Marketplace and another for Market House, both located in Kingston upon Thames. The committee granted the licence for the Ancient Marketplace with conditions, but postponed the decision for Market House to allow for further consideration of the proposed hours and conditions.

February 24, 2026, 10:15 am
Corporate and Resources Committee Member

Budget Meeting, Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 12 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Corporate and Resources Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss the council's financial performance and future planning. Key agenda items included monitoring the revenue and capital budgets for 2025/26, and setting out the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030 and the detailed budget for 2026/27. The committee was also due to consider motions referred from the full council regarding amendments to the constitution and a stance against the far right.

February 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
Licensing Committee Member

Licensing Committee - Tuesday 10 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Licensing Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 to discuss and recommend the adoption of a revised Statement of Licensing Policy for 2026-2031, and to consider a motion regarding gambling harm. The committee unanimously recommended the adoption of the revised licensing policy and unanimously carried a motion supporting national gambling reform and the protection of Kingston residents.

February 10, 2026, 7:30 pm

Summary

Meetings Attended: 91

Average per Month: 3.5

Decisions Recorded: 83