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)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

74 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Council Member

Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm

The council is scheduled to discuss motions relating to community safety, gambling reform, and support for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). Councillors will also consider the appointment of independent persons, the timetable of meetings for 2026/27, and the retention of the committee system governance arrangements.

December 16, 2025
New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee Member

New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 7:30 pm

The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee is scheduled to discuss petitions relating to the PureGym swimming pool and the Springfield Disabled Resource Centre, as well as proposals for new zebra crossings on Clarence Avenue and Coombe Lane West. The committee will also consider applications for Neighbourhood Community Grants.

December 11, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 9 December 2025 9:45 am, NEW

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 9 December 2025 to consider an application for a variation of a premises licence. The meeting will also cover standard agenda items such as the appointment of a chair. The Sub-Committee may also exclude the press and public from the meeting to consider certain matters in private.

December 09, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 2 December 2025 2:30 pm, NEW

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 2 December 2025 to consider an application for a new premises licence. The meeting will also cover standard opening items. As this is a licensing sub-committee, the meeting will be run according to the council's Licensing Hearing procedures.

December 02, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11:00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to review the premises licence for Kingston International Market, following an application from the Metropolitan Police. The review is based on concerns regarding the protection of children from harm, specifically related to underage sales of alcohol. The sub-committee will consider taking steps such as modifying the licence conditions, suspending the licence, or revoking it.

December 02, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Officer Decision - Community Parks Project - Playgrounds 2024/2025

From: Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 29 July 2025 10:00 am - July 29, 2025

...to award contracts totaling £285,000 to HAGS SMP Ltd, Wicksteed Ltd, and KOMPAN Ltd for playground works at Churchfields Recreation Ground, Fairfield, King George's Recreation Ground, Latchmere Recreation Ground, and Green Lane Recreation Ground, respectively, as recommended by the Commissioning Governance Board.

Decision made

Summary

Meetings Attended: 74

Average per Month: 3.7

Decisions Recorded: 74