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 10 September 2025 7:30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Kingston upon Thames Council Planning Committee meeting on 10 September 2025. The meeting was scheduled to address two planning applications, one concerning the conversion of a property into flats with disabled access, and the other regarding the extension and refurbishment of a health and fitness club. Councillors were also expected to confirm the minutes of a previous meeting and to declare any relevant interests.

September 10, 2025
New and Old Malden Planning Sub-Committee Member

New and Old Malden Planning Sub-Committee - Thursday 4 September 2025 7:30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the New and Old Malden Planning Sub-Committee meeting on 4 September 2025. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Richard Challoner School. On the agenda were planning applications for 11 Cotsford Avenue and 23-29 Blagdon Road.

September 04, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 26 August 2025 9:45 am

Here's a summary of the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting held by Kingston upon Thames Council on 26 August 2025. The sub-committee considered an application for a new premises licence for The Aphrodite, and received representations from local residents. Ultimately, the sub-committee approved the recommendations for the licence.

August 26, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 12 August 2025 1:30 pm

The Kingston upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee met to review the premises licence for the Coombe Convenience Store, following an application by the Metropolitan Police. The sub-committee decided to amend a condition of the licence, requiring CCTV footage to be retained for 90 days instead of 31.

August 12, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee Member

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

The Kingston upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee granted a temporary street trading licence to Vesuvio on the Road, a mobile pizza business, to trade from a pitch outside St Pius X Church at The Triangle in New Malden[^1]. The licence is valid for six months, with amended hours and additional conditions to address concerns raised by the council's highways team, the church, and local residents. These conditions relate to trading hours, designated days, and litter control.

July 29, 2025

Summary

Meetings Attended: 79

Average per Month: 3.6

Decisions Recorded: 83