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 3 of 17
Community Grants Programme
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 2 October 2025 7:30 pm - October 02, 2025
...to approve Neighbourhood Community Grant funding of £3,000 each for applications from Kingston Giving and Oxygen.
Recommendations Approved
London Lane Rental Scheme
From: Place Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 18, 2025
... the Place Committee agreed in principle to implement a Lane Rental Scheme in the Borough as part of Tranche 2 of the London Borough Lane Rental Scheme and delegated authority to the Director Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services to progress the application to join the scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Seething Wells - Annual Update
From: Place Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 18, 2025
...to note the updates regarding the Seething Wells Filter Beds, including progress on heritage protection applications, landowner dialogue, and community engagement, as detailed in paragraphs 4-12 of the report.
Recommendations Approved
Dickerage Lane Area - Parking Options - Result of Local Consultation
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 03, 2025
...to address parking issues, a Permit Parking Area (PPA) was approved for implementation on Lincoln Road, Warwick Road, and Stafford Road, operating Monday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, following a statutory consultation, and the existing double yellow lines at the mouth of Warwick Road will be reduced to create two pay and display parking bays.
Recommendations Approved
Community Grants Programme
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 03, 2025
...to approve Neighbourhood Community Grant funding of £2,425 for New Era Community Projects and £3,000 for Kingston Association for the Blind, while refusing the £3,000 application from Association QMC School of Capoeira.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 82