James Manthel - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Canbury Gardens Ward)

Councillor James Manthel

Liberal Democrat Canbury Gardens Ward

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

43 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Council Member

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

May 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Place Committee Member

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 and the Council Delivery Plan for 2026/27. The meeting also included a review of the Local Development Scheme and plans for electric vehicle infrastructure.

March 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee Member

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to discuss community grants, traffic management on Coombe Lane West, and the extension of a Public Spaces Protection Order for Eagle Brewery Wharf. The committee was also set to review highway maintenance estimates for the Coombe Estate.

March 03, 2026, 7:30 pm
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
Council Member

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.

February 26, 2026, 8:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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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

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: 43

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 82