James Giles - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Green Lane and St James Ward)

Councillor James Giles

Kingston Independent Residents Group Green Lane and St James Ward Leader of the Opposition; Opposition Spokesperson for Housing, Sustainable Transport, Waste and Recycling, Climate Action, Biodiversity and Planning Policy

Email: james.giles@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (Member) New and Old Malden Planning Sub-Committee (Member) Kingston Partnership Board (Member) New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Planning Committee (Member) Place Committee (Member) Corporate and Resources Committee Scrutiny Panel Standards Sub-Committee (Member) Licensing Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Planning Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 7:30 pm

February 11, 2026, 7:30 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 10 February 2026 9:45 am

February 10, 2026, 9:45 am
Licensing Committee Member

Licensing Committee - Tuesday 10 February 2026 7:30 pm

February 10, 2026, 7:30 pm
Place Committee Member

Place Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Place Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 5 February 2026. The committee's agenda includes discussions on the council's medium-term financial strategy and budget, proposals for managing Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), and the Local Development Scheme for the borough's Local Plan. Other topics include planned highway maintenance, street lighting, and the procurement strategy for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

February 05, 2026, 7:30 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 27 January 2026 2:00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council was scheduled to consider an application for a permanent street trading licence. The primary focus of the meeting was the application by Vesuvio On The Road for a 12-month street trading licence to operate a pizza van.

January 27, 2026, 2:00 pm

Summary

Meetings Attended: 79

Average per Month: 3.6

Decisions Recorded: 83