Councillor James Giles

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 24 March 2026 9:45 am

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.

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Planning Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council was scheduled to consider two significant planning applications. These included a large-scale redevelopment of a former gas holder station and outline permission for a new residential building on the site of a former care home.

Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 5 March 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to consider a community call-in regarding a decision made by the Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee concerning traffic management orders in North Kingston. The panel will also review the procedure for the meeting.

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.