Councillor James Manthel
Email: james.manthel@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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.
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 29 January 2026 7:30 pm
The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee is scheduled to discuss proposals for permanent traffic management orders in North Kingston, consider objections to a new parking scheme in Dickerage Lane, and review applications for Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding. The committee will also consider adopting a refreshed Neighbourhood Community Plan.
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 7:30 pm
The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of community-focused issues, including traffic management on Manorgate Road and Coombe Lane West, planned highway maintenance, and community safety initiatives. The committee was also set to consider applications for Neighbourhood Community Grants.
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.
Place Committee - Thursday 20 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Kingston upon Thames Place Committee met on 20 November 2025 and approved the proposed schemes listed in Annex 1 of the Proposed Local Implementation Plan (LIP) Programme 2026/27 for submission to Transport for London (TfL). The committee also delegated authority to the Director of Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to approve any necessary adjustments or prioritisation of the proposed schemes if TfL amends the funding levels.
Decisions from Meetings
82 decisions · Page 14 of 17
Cambridge Road Estate (CRE) District Heat Network (DHN) - Service Tariff Setting
From: Place Committee - Tuesday 12 November 2024 7:30 pm - November 12, 2024
...to ensure affordable heat for residents of the Cambridge Road Estate, the committee approved a heat tariff policy aligning with the Ofgem Energy Price Cap and a subsidy for the District Heat Network's first three years of operation.
Recommendations Approved
Independent Members of Audit, Governance & Standards Committee
From: Council - Tuesday 15 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 15, 2024
Decision made
Gambling Act 2005 - Review of Statement of Licensing Policy and Principles - Recommendations of the Licensing Committee
From: Council - Tuesday 15 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 15, 2024
Decision made
Appointments of Members to Committees, Panels and other bodies
From: Council - Tuesday 15 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 15, 2024
...to Committees, Panels and other bodies be approved, resulting in several member replacements and appointments, including Councillor Kamala Kugan replacing Councillor James Giles on the Corporate and Resources Committee, and Councillor James Giles replacing Councillor Yvonne Tracey on the Place Committee.
No
Motion: Winter Fuel Allowance
From: Council - Tuesday 15 October 2024 7:30 pm - October 15, 2024
...to oppose the Labour Government's decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Payment, resolving to continue a local awareness campaign for Pension Credit, write to the Chancellor, sign Age UK's petition, encourage Pension Credit uptake, and consider further support for pensioners in fuel poverty.
No
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 82