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Kingston Council helps resettle two more Syrian refugee families
Kingston Council has welcomed two more Syrian refugee families, bringing the number of those supported to resettle in the borough under the Government’s Syrian Vulnerable Resettlement Scheme to 23.
Children, schools and families news -
New specialist dementia nursing home to be built in Kingston
Kingston Council has given approval for £10.29m investment to be made into building a new specialist dementia nursing home for older people in the borough.
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Introducing Kingston's newly appointed Junior Travel Ambassadors
Kingston's junior and primary school pupils are helping to promote road safety and sustainable travel across the borough.
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Kingston Paralympian and coach honoured as Kingsmeadow Centre renamed
Paralympian David Weir and his long-time coach, Jenny Archer, were met with cheers as Kingsmeadow Fitness and Athletic Centre was officially renamed the Weir Archer Athletics and Fitness Centre.
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‘Get in, go far’: award-winning Kingston apprentice celebrates benefits of career path
Jordan Bailey, finance apprentice at Kingston Council and London Borough Apprenticeship Awards winner, urges others to consider apprenticeships.
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Residents to have their say on the future plans for Tolworth
Residents of Tolworth are being invited to have their say on plans for the future of their area.
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Kingston schools welcome teachers from Korea in cultural exchange programme
Seven teachers from Jeju in South Korea, Kingston’s partner town, are working in local schools and staying with local families as part of a cultural exchange.
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Construction due to begin on next town centre Go Cycle scheme
A second major improvement programme in Kingston town centre, and the fourth in the Go Cycle programme, is set to commence as part of a £30 million investment in sustainable travel by TfL.
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Statement: Judicial review against Lidl development withdrawn by Meyer Homes
It has been confirmed by the Courts that the legal challenge against the grant of planning permission for the Lidl HQ scheme in Tolworth has been dropped by Meyer Homes.
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Council approves use of £46m funds for Cambridge Road Estate regeneration
£46million of housing zone funds from the Greater London Authority are set to be released to the council for the regeneration of Cambridge Road Estate.
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Kingston History Centre sets vision for future of treasured archives
The development and continued protection of Kingston’s treasured archive and collections were given the formal seal of approval at Growth Committee on Thursday 28 September.
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Council secures bright future for leisure facilities in Kingston
Kingston Council has secured the long-term future management of the borough’s leisure facilities and saved £2.2million in the process.
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Stoptober is back
Stoptober, the 28-day stop smoking campaign from Public Health England, is back from 1st October.
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Statement: Meyer Homes seek judicial review of Kingston Council’s approval of new Lidl HQ
Meyer Homes, owner of the Former Government Offices site in Tolworth, is seeking a judicial review of Kingston Council’s decision to approve nearby plans for Lidl’s new UK headquarters.
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Statement: Government supports Kingston Council’s decision as Meyer Homes appeal dismissed
The Secretary of State has dismissed Meyer Homes’ planning appeal for their proposed plans for 705 homes on Former Government Offices site in Tolworth.
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Kingston town centre gets green light for new school, flats and cinemas
Kingston town centre is set to see a new two-form entry primary school, 11 flats and a new rooftop cinema at the Bentalls Centre, following the approval of two planning applications.
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Kingston launches call for sites as borough plans for the future
In a move to proactively manage Kingston’s successful growth, the council has launched a ‘Call for Sites’.
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Kingston’s Korean Festival comes to town
Kingston will be welcoming the Korean Festival to the Ancient Market Place on Saturday 16 September from 12 noon until 4pm.
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Nominations open for Kingston’s sporting stars
Local people are invited to nominate their sporting stars and clubs for special recognition at this year’s Borough Sports Awards.
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Kingston celebrates another successful GCSE and A-Level year
Kingston Council is congratulating local schools, sixth forms and colleges following the publication of this year’s GCSE and A-Level results.
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Kingston Carnival gets additional funding boost from council
Kingston Council has provided an additional £7,500 funding boost to this Sunday's carnival, following an unsuccessful funding bid, by the organisers, to Arts Council England.
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Kingston sets sights on London Borough of Culture title
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced that the new competition will be open to 32 London boroughs, allowing them to apply for funding to lead an innovative and creative cultural programme.
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Playground improvements are about to start as part of £2million parks and pavements programme.
A £500,000 investment into the improvement of eight play areas in the borough is about to start, with local residents being invited to have their say on the proposals.
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Explore Kingston’s architectural gems this September
Local people are invited to explore the borough’s most interesting buildings for free from 7 to 17 September as Kingston takes part in both Heritage Open Days and Open House London.
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National domestic violence charity Refuge opens specialist service in Kingston
Refuge, the country’s largest provider of specialist services for women experiencing domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence, is now operating in the borough.
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UPDATE: Unauthorised encampment moves out of borough
Council officers have visited the site and are working closely with local police to minimise the impact on residents.
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Go Cycle short-listed for more awards
Kingston’s Go Cycle programme has been short-listed as a finalist at two key transportation awards, only weeks after winning a prestigious architecture and design award.
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Temporary relocation of our Information and Advice Centre
On 31 July, our Information and Advice Centre is temporarily moving across the hall to the west wing of the Guildhall 2 building for approximately two months.
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New modern parking meters are being installed across Kingston
New, hi-tech parking meters are set to be installed across the Royal Borough of Kingston.
Parking, transport and streets news
