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
- Kingston Council Opposes Gov't Push for Leader & Cabinet System The decision was made at the Corporate and Resources Committee meeting on 27 November 2025, following a motion referred from the Council on 14 October 2025. Councillor James Giles proposed the motion, with Councillor Jamal Chohan seconding it. The motion was made in response to the government's intention to abolish...
- Kingston Council to Review Vehicle Crossover Policy The motion, put forward by Councillor Yvonne Tracey, Opposition Spokesperson for Social Care (including Education), Public Health and Equalities, and seconded by Councillor James Giles, Leader of...
- Kingston Council to Review Investment Policy The motion, proposed by Councillor Jamal Chohan, Deputy Leader of the Opposition; Opposition Spokesperson for Leisure and Economic Development, and seconded by Councillor James Giles, Leader of the...
- Kingston Council Opposes Government's Plan to End Committee System The motion, proposed by Councillor James Giles, Leader of the Opposition; Opposition Spokesperson for Housing, Sustainable Transport, Waste and Recycling, Climate Action, Biodiversity and Planning...
- Kingston Pension Fund to Review Divestment from Rights Violators Councillor James Giles addressed the panel, stating that the recommendations were insufficient and failed to honour the mandate of the cross-party motion passed by the full council. He argued that...
From meetings they attended
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