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.
43 meetings · Page 1 of 9
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
82 decisions · Page 5 of 17
Motion: Welfare Reform Bill - changes to disability and long-term sickness benefits
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
...to address concerns about the Welfare Reform Bill's potential impact on disability and long-term sickness benefits, the Council resolved to work with MPs to campaign against cuts, monitor the Timms Review and the Bill, monitor the back-to-work support package, keep the People Committee informed, foster an inclusive community, ensure adequate advice services, help with applications and appeals, and enhance their Information, Advice and Guidance offer.
Appointment of Monitoring Officer
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
Decision made
Petition - 'Divest for Palestine: stop investing pension funds in complicit companies'
From: Council - Tuesday 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 08, 2025
Decision made
Cambridge Road Estate - New Traffic Management Orders for Parking Regulation
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 3 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 03, 2025
...to address parking issues on the new Cambridge Road Estate, Phase 1a, they approved in principle the introduction of a Permit Parking Area operating Monday to Saturday, delegated the consideration of representations to the Director for Highways, Transport, and Regulatory Services, and requested a follow-up report within six months of implementation.
Recommendations Approved
Removal of on street parking on Rowlls Rd - Objections to Traffic Management Order
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 3 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 03, 2025
...to facilitate the Cambridge Road Estate development, the committee approved the implementation of Traffic Management Order mapking0103, setting aside objections to remove on-street shared-use parking bays and introduce no waiting restrictions on Rowlls Road.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 82