James Manthel - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (Canbury Gardens Ward)

Councillor James Manthel

Liberal Democrat Canbury Gardens Ward

Email: james.manthel@kingston.gov.uk

Council: Kingston upon Thames

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee (Member) Place Committee (Member) Kingston and North Kingston Planning Sub-Committee People Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

38 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Place Committee Member

Place Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 7:30 pm

The Place Committee is scheduled to convene on Thursday 5 February 2026, with a key focus on the council's financial strategy and the future of local development. The committee will also consider policies related to housing, transport infrastructure, and highway maintenance.

February 05, 2026, 7:30 pm
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee Member

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 29 January 2026 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee is scheduled to discuss proposals for permanent traffic management orders in North Kingston, consider objections to a new parking scheme in Dickerage Lane, and review applications for Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding. The committee will also consider adopting a refreshed Neighbourhood Community Plan.

January 29, 2026, 7:30 pm
Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee Member

Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 7:30 pm

The Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of community-focused issues, including traffic management on Manorgate Road and Coombe Lane West, planned highway maintenance, and community safety initiatives. The committee was also set to consider applications for Neighbourhood Community Grants.

January 15, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Member

Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 7:30 pm

The Council of Kingston upon Thames met on Tuesday 16 December 2025, with the agenda including discussions on a motion to reaffirm the borough's commitment to safety and inclusivity, and several motions for referral to relevant committees concerning gambling reform, combating extremism, and supporting Police Community Support Officers. The meeting also scheduled consideration of appointments to various council roles and committees, as well as the retention of the council's committee system governance arrangements.

December 16, 2025
Place Committee Member

Place Committee - Thursday 20 November 2025 7:30 pm

The Kingston upon Thames Place Committee met on 20 November 2025 and approved the proposed schemes listed in Annex 1 of the Proposed Local Implementation Plan (LIP) Programme 2026/27 for submission to Transport for London (TfL). The committee also delegated authority to the Director of Highways, Transport and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to approve any necessary adjustments or prioritisation of the proposed schemes if TfL amends the funding levels.

November 20, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

82 decisions · Page 6 of 17

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

Habitat Banks

From: Place Committee - Tuesday 24 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 24, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 38

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 82