Councillor James Manthel
Email: james.manthel@kingston.gov.uk
Council: Kingston upon Thames
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Leisure Management Operator Services Contract - Contract Award
From: Place Committee - Tuesday 24 June 2025 7:30 pm - June 24, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025/26 Municipal Year
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 7:00 pm - June 18, 2025
...to appoint Councillor Olly Wehring as Chair and Councillor Anne Owen as Vice-Chair of both the Committee and the Planning Sub-Committee for the 2025/26 Municipal Year.
Recommendations Approved
Allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL)
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 7:00 pm - June 18, 2025
...to allocate Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy funds, approving applications for Half Mile Tree: Improvements,
Latchmere Recreation Ground: Wildlife pond extension,
Canbury Gardens: Riverbank Restoration,
Tudor Drive Library: Garden,
Kingston WelCare: Arts and Crafts Facility,
Springfield Blue Bridge: Regeneration
(part-allocation), Weir Archer: Accessibility Pathway & Ramp,
and London Design Festival: Kingston,
deferring applications for Khalsa Karate Dojo: Renovation of martial arts community centre
and Canbury Gardens: Petanque Court,
and refusing the application for Climate Safe Streets: Linden/Portman and Somerset.
Recommendations Approved
Neighbourhood Working Arrangements 2025-26
From: Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 7:00 pm - June 18, 2025
...to improve efficiency and productivity, its Planning Sub-Committee was de-established for the 2025-26 municipal year, with the intention of integrating planning application considerations into regular committee meetings.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Proportionality
From: Annual Council on the rising of the Special Council meeting, Council - Tuesday 13 May 2025 7:45 pm - May 13, 2025
...to reflect changes to council committees, the council resolved to adjust the allocation of seats on committees and other bodies to maintain political proportionality, primarily shifting one seat from The Opposition Group to the Liberal Democrats.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 82