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Residents encouraged to continue recycling boost as Christmas bin collection dates released
Kingston residents are being encouraged to continue boosting recycling rates in the borough, following the release of the Christmas and New Year rubbish and recycling collection dates.
Environment and waste news -
Brand new trial to see residents visit Kingston’s recycle centre by bike or on foot
Residents will soon be able to access the Household Reuse and Recycling Centre on Villiers Road by bicycle or on foot, following the introduction of a 12-week trial starting on Sunday 9 December.
Environment and waste news -
Kingston Council receives £396,000 to improve the borough’s roads
Kingston Council has received £396,000 from the Department for Transport to improve its roads in 2018/19.
Streets, roads and highways maintenance news -
New Disability Champion for Kingston
Kingston Council has appointed a new Disability Champion to coincide with the International Day of Disabled Persons (3 December).
Care Act 2014 news -
Kingston residents invited to share their views
Kingston Council are inviting local residents to talk about the council’s priorities and finances.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Tolworth cycle route gets green light to Go
Kingston Council has approved the detailed design and construction of the Ewell Road Section of the Kingston to Tolworth cycle route as part of the Go Cycle programme.
Go Programme news -
White Ribbon Day funding boost for victims of domestic abuse
Support for the most vulnerable victims of domestic abuse across Kingston, Richmond, Wandsworth and Merton has been given a boost this White Ribbon Day, thanks to a £483,000 government grant
Domestic and sexual violence news -
Delicatessen in Tolworth fined for food hygiene offences
Violetta Semyonova, owner of SMAK food store, has been fined £500 and ordered to pay £3,300 for council costs after pleading guilty for failing food hygiene standards Lavender Hill Magistrates Court.
Environmental health news -
Clampdown on illegal use of Kingston and Sutton waste and recycling sites
New van and large vehicle scheme at Villiers Road and Kimpton Park Way sites will deter irresponsible traders
Environment and waste news -
Conference gathers to raise awareness of child neglect
Representatives from local schools and other organisations who work with children and young people across the borough came together to learn more about how to tackle child neglect.
Children and young people news -
Kingston Council supports a People's Vote
Members voted in favour of a motion last night, 13 September, to support the growing campaign for a 'People's Vote' on a future Brexit deal.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
A finger prick is all it takes - HIV Testing Week in Kingston 19-24 November
Kingston Council is supporting the national HIV testing week campaign: ‘It starts with me’ to encourage people to get tested, treated and protected against HIV.
Health and wellbeing news -
Kingston pledges to support its armed forces community on Armistice Day 2018
On the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, Kingston signed the Armed Forces Covenant pledging to support the borough’s brave servicemen and women who reside among us today.
Your Mayor news -
Chair for Kingston’s Independent Education Commission announced
Tony McArdle, former Chief Executive of Lincolnshire County Council and more recently Lead Commissioner at Northamptonshire County Council, will be the Chair of the Independent Education Commission.
Children, schools and families news -
Helping South Londoners into better jobs
Residents across five south London boroughs will be given more opportunities to learn the skills needed to find better well-paid jobs, thanks to the launch of a new sub-regional group.
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Diwali message from the Mayor of Kingston
Deepavali or Diwali is the festival of lights, which symbolises victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.
Your Mayor news -
Joint local area Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) inspection for Kingston upon Thames
The outcome of a recent inspection of services across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames for children and young people with SEND will be published on Tuesday 6 November 2018.
Children, schools and families news -
Staywell working with Kingston Council and Royal Mail to help tackle loneliness
Staywell is working in partnership with Kingston Council and Royal Mail in a trial of a new community service to help tackle loneliness.
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Kingston’s first ‘tommy’ sculpture unveiled to mark Armistice Day
Kingston Council’s Leader, Cllr Liz Green and the Mayor, Cllr Thay Thayalan, have unveiled the first ‘tommy’ sculpture outside of the Guildhall to mark the start of the Armistice Day commemorations.
Your Mayor news -
Preferred development partner selected for Cambridge Road Estate regeneration
Kingston Council is pleased to announce that Countryside Properties (UK) Ltd has been selected as the preferred development partner to work with the council and local residents on the CRE regeneration
CRE regeneration news -
Cycling connectivity grows as Kingston High St goes ‘live’
Cllr Hilary Gander reviews the dedicated new Kingston High Street cycle lane to mark its completion, and the significance of this historic stretch of road being transformed by the Go Cycle Programme.
Go Programme news -
Six former councillors recognised for their service to the borough
The status of Honorary Alderman has been conferred to six former councillors.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Kingston Council appoints five mental health champions
Five champions have been appointed to ensure mental health is factored into all of the council’s decisions.
Public health information news -
Bogus builder sentenced to Community Order
Michael John William Verrechia, of Eastwood Road in Maidstone, was sentenced to a 18 month Community Order after pleading guilty to five offences including money laundering, fraud and unfair trading.
Business and trade news -
Kingston’s live music project ‘CIRKT’ gets a dynamic identity and project manager
Kingston Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Anna Doyle as Project Manager to lead on the development of Kingston’s grass roots live music project.
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Parents, carers and their children and young people in Kingston and Richmond are invited to give their views on the new respite centre provider specification
Under the Children Act 1989, the council has a duty as part of the range of services they provide for families, to provide breaks from caring to assist those who provide care for disabled children.
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Kingston’s sporting heroes celebrated at annual awards
Sporting achievements of athletes, coaches and clubs were celebrated at the borough’s annual sports awards held on Monday 8 October.
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It's time to change the way Kingston thinks about mental health
In support of World Mental Health Day (10 October), Kingston Council, along with Healthwatch Kingston and Mind in Kingston, will be joining the Time to Change movement.
Health and wellbeing news -
Kingston Council to make tough decisions to balance its books
Kingston Council reported a £3.9m forecast overspend for 2018/19 at its Finance and Contracts Committee last night (4 October).
Financial information news
