Councillor James Manthel

Annual Council, Council - Thursday 21 May 2026 7:30 pm

Place Committee - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Place Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss a revised abandoned vehicle policy, the council's delivery plan for 2026/27, and the local development scheme. The meeting also included discussions on planned highway maintenance, street lighting, and the procurement strategy for electric vehicle infrastructure.

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).

Budget Council, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 8:00 pm

The Kingston upon Thames Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to discuss and potentially approve the financial strategy and detailed budget for the upcoming years. Key items on the agenda included the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030 and the detailed budget for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Strategy and Treasury Strategy. The meeting also scheduled discussions on the Statement of Licensing Policy, a determination of a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan, and a review of political proportionality on Council bodies.

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.