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December 2006

27 December 2006
Short-changed boroughs unite against grant settlement

27 December 2006
New year boost for Tolworth Broadway

27 December 2006
£4,880 fine for planning misdemeanour

22 December 2006
Kingston Clinical Assessment Service – have your say

21 December 2006
Announcing two new sports clubs for the New Year

21 December 2006
Trialling times ahead for Kingston’s young sports stars

20 December 2006
Consumers warned about ‘Secret Shopper’ scam

18 December 2006
Celebrating 20 years of Portage in Kingston

18 December 2006
Senior Citizens get into the Festive Spirit

18 December 2006
Carers' Rights Day

18 December 2006
The Craft Café prepares for Christmas

18 December 2006
Student council to tackle road safety and travel awareness

14 December 2006
Sail into Kingston this Christmas

13 December 2006
Celebrating the Borough’s young sporting elite

11 December 2006
Performing well, with ‘outstanding’ children’s services

11 December 2006
Active Kingston Survey

11 December 2006
Active Kingston Survey

8 December 2006
Paul Kenny elected Kingston’s Member of Youth Parliament for 2007

6 December 2006
Deputy Mayor welcomes Rotary Carol Wagon to town

6 December 2006
Licensing: one year on

5 December 2006
First anniversary of same sex civil partnerships

4 December 2006
International Day of Disabled People

4 December 2006
Planning Kingston's Finances - Budget Consultation

4 December 2006
Make Merrie this Christmas at Eden Walk Shopping Centre

1 December 2006
Hook Centre preview event 16 December 2006

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November 2006

30 November 2006
Crime down 9.4 per cent in Kingston

30 November 2006
Carers' Rights Day

28 November 2006
Know your rights for stress free shopping

28 November 2006
Devon Way Centre opens for young and old

27 November 2006
Statement of Community Involvement

23 November 2006
'All aboard Fern Hill’s new ‘Walking Bus’'

23 November 2006
Cash boost for three local charities

23 November 2006
Debra the Zebra leads Road Safety Week

22 November 2006
Penney Poyzer praises SW London’s Green Guardians

21 November 2006
Advice for ‘big spending’ consumers

21 November 2006
Join the Mayor’s Christmas Party

21 November 2006
Improving services for bereaved families

20 November 2006
Online diary at Kingston Register Office

20 November 2006
New Malden High Street

17 November 2006
White Ribbon Campaign 2006

15 November 2006
Next Generation Leaders Forum

13 November 2006
First Royal Borough Arts Conference

10 November 2006
Visit from Gwanak-gu Seoul to Kingston

10 November 2006
New Business Directory online

8 November 2006
Kingston Christmas lights switch on

7 November 2006
Older residents brush up their art skills for exhibition

3 November 2006
Medical advice reduces truancy rate

1 November 2006
Local children waiting to be adopted

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October 2006

27 October 2006
Library feedback prize draw winners

27 October 2006
Speed awareness event in Kingston

27 October 2006
Temporary library to close as Council prepares for new Hook Centre service

27 October 2006
Animal antics on the Park & Ride

26 October 2006
Free composting workshops

26 October 2006
Kingston Council scoops national award for pioneering publication

20 October 2006
Councillor Sheila Griffin wins 'I’m a Councillor, Get me out of here!'

19 October 2006
Medal winners meet the Mayor

17 October 2006
Kingston Council hosts Junior Road Safety Officer Seminar

17 October 2006
A celebration fit for a King or Queen

13 October 2006
Fostering information event

13 October 2006
Children’s craft activity session before temporary library closure

10 October 2006
Apply for Small Grants online

10 October 2006
Graffiti Awareness Week

5 October 2006
I’m a Councillor, Get me out of here!

3 October 2006
‘Making It Happen’

3 October 2006
Advice for residents on doorstep sales

3 October 2006
Electric blanket warning - check for safety's sake!

3 October 2006
Kingston Family Fortnight

3 October 2006
Kingston Council does the business

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September 2006

27 September 2006
Record numbers visit ‘Dr. Bike’

27 September 2006
Inclusive fitness at YMCA Hawker Centre

27 September 2006
Women on two wheels

25 September 2006
Community punishment order for benefit fraudster

20 September 2006
More good news for Kingston’s buses

13 September 2006
Royal Borough scoops bronze in London in Bloom Awards

12 September 2006
‘Women on Wheels’

12 September 2006
Hogsmill River Sunday stroll

12 September 2006
New Car Seat Laws

11 September 2006
Clean up the World Weekend

11 September 2006
Early Years Conference 2006

11 September 2006
good going week

11 September 2006
Hot school meals are back on the menu

11 September 2006
Pirate trader receives big fine

11 September 2006
Online enrolment boosts adult education

11 September 2006
London Week of Peace 10 - 17 September 2006

11 September 2006
London Week of Peace 10 - 17 September 2006

4 September 2006
Winning Walk to Workers

4 September 2006
More buses for Kingston

1 September 2006
Early Years centre celebrates I CAN accreditation

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August 2006

30 August 2006
Parking Attendants to help Police in fight against crime

25 August 2006
It's curtains for Rose of Kingston!

25 August 2006
Self assessment pilot puts patients in control

24 August 2006
The Mayor joins the Community Library Service

24 August 2006
Kingston Trading Standards publishes annual report

24 August 2006
Road safety through role play

21 August 2006
Local schools receive travel grants

15 August 2006
Kingston Carnival Sunday 3 September

14 August 2006
Walk to work week

14 August 2006
‘The borough’s communities must stand united against terrorism’ say Council and Police

11 August 2006
Check out fake cheque cheats

9 August 2006
Dr Bike at your service

9 August 2006
Korean Festival 2006

7 August 2006
Free electric blanket tests for older residents

3 August 2006
Finishing touches planned for Memorial Square

1 August 2006
Review of Riverside safety in Kingston

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July 2006

31 July 2006
Walk to work

28 July 2006
Rose of Kingston fit-out gets the green light

27 July 2006
Park & Ride campaign wins prestigious award

24 July 2006
All aboard the Park Hill Walking Bus!

21 July 2006
Junior Road Safety Officers recognised

21 July 2006
200 people gather for public forum on the Rose of Kingston

17 July 2006
Local athletes go for gold in the London Youth and Mini Games

13 July 2006
Internet scam warning

12 July 2006
Kingston Council awarded Good Going Borough of the Year

11 July 2006
Local schools receive Environment Awards

10 July 2006
Beverley House run for Sports Relief

10 July 2006
Bike Week rewards family cyclists

10 July 2006
Success for E2E4E riders

7 July 2006
Children’s Information Service launches campaign

6 July 2006
Consumers warned against lottery ‘fake cheque’ scam

4 July 2006
Local Youth Offending Team joins London-wide plan for action

3 July 2006
Public Forum at Kingston Theatre

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June 2006

29 June 2006
Early success for ‘Team Kingston’ in the London Youth Games

29 June 2006
It’s a ‘wheely’ good poster!

28 June 2006
Kingston Council and the RSA announce winner of national design competition

27 June 2006
Local businesses back Estates’ Fun Day

27 June 2006
Road Safety awards for Surbiton School

22 June 2006
Getting in touch is as easy as ABC

22 June 2006
The Mayor is backing

21 June 2006
Council guarantee future of Kingston theatre

15 June 2006
Crossing Patrol success – but more are needed

15 June 2006
Korean TV visits New Malden school

15 June 2006
New nursery for green-fingered adults

15 June 2006
Active kids make happy parents this summer!

13 June 2006
Schools Forum and Parent Governor Representatives

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9 June 2006
Schoolchildren call for road-side assistance

9 June 2006
Children let their feet do the talking

9 June 2006
Bike Week takes bike riding up a gear

5 June 2006
The Borough Open Forum

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May 2006

30 May 2006
Kingston Council presents Hogsmill photography competition awards

26 May 2006
Operation Blunt

26 May 2006
Free driving advice courses for older drivers

26 May 2006
Sponsored cycle to John O'Groats

25 May 2006
European delegation visit the Royal Borough

23 May 2006
Mayor’s Cricket Cup

23 May 2006
Kingston Council hold Disability Ten Pin Bowling Tournament

23 May 2006
Personal Travel Planners visit households in New Malden and the surrounding area

18 May 2006
New Mayor elected

18 May 2006
Power cut closes school

17 May 2006
Annual lecture on Religious Education

16 May 2006
Choice Based Lettings scheme goes live in Kingston

11 May 2006
Carers Week - 'In Sickness and in Health'

11 May 2006
Calling Kingston's Sporting Talent

8 May 2006
Foster Care Fortnight

5 May 2006
Election Result

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April 2006

27 April 2006
Kingston in Bloom

27 April 2006
Oldenburg visitors dramatise local history

26 April 2006
Make Merrie in Kingston on May Day

24 April 2006
Vote for your slice of local democracy

24 April 2006
Abuse Hurts! - Report it, don’t ignore it

13 April 2006
Giving people a say in the planning process

13 April 2006
Free swimming for the under fours

11 April 2006
Remember to Vote

4 April 2006
Free compost bin giveaway

3 April 2006
New leisure partnership makes a splash

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March 2006

31 March 2006
The Parking Shop has moved!

30 March 2006
New contract is a shining light

28 March 2006
Industrial Action in Kingston - 28 March

28 March 2006
Join the Mayor’s Charity Ball

27 March 2006
Reward scheme on the cards in Surbiton

23 March 2006
New sports pavilion at Dinton Field

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Doing business with Kingston Council

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21 March 2006

16 March 2006
Kingston's New Look Website

16 March 2006
Kingston Council promotes road safety for the over 60s

15 March 2006
Debra the Zebra Launches Book

13 March 2006
Attending to our parking needs

13 March 2006
Keeping the Borough’s Children Entertained this Easter

13 March 2006
Kingston Council boosts recycling in schools

13 March 2006
Council Tax for 2006/07

1 March 2006
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

1 March 2006
Kingston Council launch travel awareness game

1 March 2006
Household guide launched

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February 2006

24 February 2006
Kingston Council Scraps waste bins

24 February 2006
Katie Fforde gets the Royal Borough reading

10 February 2006
New partnerships promise streamlined services

10 February 2006
Junior Citizen Scheme helps 1300 primary school pupils prepare for the future

1 February 2006
Get behind high-flying Ks

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January 2006

27 January 2006
Hogsmill Valley Walk Consultation

27 January 2006
National Holocaust Memorial Day commemorated

27 January 2006
New partnership for parks and green spaces

27 January 2006
Taking care of our trees

26 January 2006
Families skate their way round consultation

19 January 2006
Record numbers Park & Ride

18 January 2006
New Director disappoints

17 January 2006
Korean MPs visit the Guildhall

12 January 2006
Kingston joins Thames Waterway Plan

10 January 2006
Borough children meet modern Dick Whittington

10 January 2006
Consulting about new Children’s Centres

10 January 2006
Mayor commends work of young volunteers

9 January 2006
Kingston Council Executive to approve allocation of Government grant

6 January 2006
Kingston Council continues campaign to stop ‘stealth tax’ on tenants

5 January 2006
Kingston Council exchange books for Good Going pledges

4 January 2006
Emily and Olivia push Hannah off the top spot

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December 2005

28 December 2005
Mayor’s ‘Walk the Line’ Gala Film Night