Councillor James Giles

Standards Sub-Committee - Monday, 9 February 2026 - 12:00 pm

The Standards Sub-Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Monday 9 February 2026 to determine a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan for failing to comply with a previous sanction. The committee found that Councillor Kugan had breached the Members' Code of Conduct and imposed several sanctions, including a formal censure and a recommendation for her removal from council committees.

Place Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Place Committee meeting scheduled for 5 February 2026 was set to discuss the council's financial strategy, including the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the detailed budget for 2026/27. Other key items on the agenda included proposals for highway maintenance, street lighting, and the development of the Local Plan. The committee was also scheduled to consider motions referred from the Council concerning the over-concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and the Vehicle Crossover Policy.

Special, New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 7:00 pm

The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to meet on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss the operation and enforcement of yellow box junctions on Kingston Road. The meeting was called following a requisition by three committee members concerned about the junctions' impact on traffic flow, fines issued, and road safety.

New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 7:30 pm

The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to discuss several key issues, including traffic improvements at Fountain Roundabout and the introduction of new pedestrian crossings. The committee was also set to consider applications for community grants and review planned highway maintenance.

Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm

The Council of Kingston upon Thames met on Tuesday 16 December 2025, with the agenda including discussions on a motion to reaffirm the borough's commitment to safety and inclusivity, and several motions for referral to relevant committees concerning gambling reform, combating extremism, and supporting Police Community Support Officers. The meeting also scheduled consideration of appointments to various council roles and committees, as well as the retention of the council's committee system governance arrangements.