Councillor · Kingston upon Thames
Councillor James Giles
- Leader of the Kingston Independent Residents' Group
- Chair, Scrutiny Panel
- Stories naming James
- 19
- Meetings we covered
- 18
- Latest story
- 14 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor James Giles commended former councillors for their contributions. He proposed an amendment regarding roadworks and traffic delays, which was defeated. The councillor also proposed a motion calling on the UK Government to provide improved guidance and funding for public bodies regarding the Armed Forces Covenant. He questioned applicants about their finances during a community grants meeting and requested restrictions for a KFC licence. The councillor also voiced concerns about noise and anti-social behaviour related to a KFC licence and argued for a proportional allocation of the Leader of the Opposition role. He proposed a motion to ensure opposition groups had seats on council committees and commended a councillor's service.
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Stories naming Councillor James Giles
- Roadworks and traffic delays motion defeated An amendment proposed by Councillor James Giles and seconded by Councillor Yvonne Tracey, which sought to replace the call for a dedicated officer post with a request for the council to write to utility companies to discuss improvements, was also defeated by 33 votes to two, with 13 abstentions.
- Former Councillors Liz Green and Diane White Honoured as Aldermen Both Green and White were presented with illuminated scrolls during the ceremony. Councillor Elizabeth Park praised Liz Green's down-to-earth nature and dedication, while Councillor Yogan...
- Council backs Armed Forces Covenant motion The Corporate and Resources Committee met on Thursday, 24 September 2026, and unanimously supported the motion, which was originally referred from the full council meeting on 14 July 2026. The...
- Council notes motion on medicinal cannabis patients The motion, originally proposed by Councillor James Giles and seconded by Councillor Yvonne Tracey, stressed that patients prescribed CBPMs might face stigma, inappropriate enforcement, or...
- Five local groups receive community grants During the meeting, councillors approved all five applications. However, some councillors raised concerns about the financial sustainability of certain applicants and the potential for council...
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