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Kingston named as the most improved London borough for parks
Kingston has been recognised in The Good Parks for London 2019 report as the most improved London borough for its parks*, and is now 19th out of 33 boroughs across the capital.
Environment and waste news -
Constitutional changes given green light to improve local democracy and resident engagement
Kingston Council has given the green light to plans for a reformed ‘Question Time’ approach at future Full Council meetings.
Decision making and committees news -
Kingston Council and Kingston University join forces to bring historic Muybridge collection back to borough
A highly significant collection of work by pioneering photographer Eadweard Muybridge is to be brought back to his home town thanks to a partnership between Kingston Council and Kingston University.
Museum and History Centre news -
Pay and display machine scam
We are aware of a scam operating on pay and display machines in the borough.
Parking, sustainable transport and streets news -
Funding available for Time to Change Champions
Today, as part of World Mental Health Day, Time to Change Kingston is launching its Champions Fund – a £10,000 pot of money to help residents challenge mental health stigma in the community.
Improve your mental wellbeing news -
Multi-million investment to boost Kingston's transport infrastructure
Kingston Council has approved £3 million per annum plans to improve Kingston’s road and transport networks over the next three years, in addition to the Go Cycle investment programme.
Streets, roads and highways maintenance news -
New free school set to open in Kingston
Green light has been given for the King Charles Centre in Surbiton to be sold to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
Children, schools and families news -
Residents invited to help shape Kingston Council’s tree planting plan
Residents are invited to help shape this year’s (2019/20) tree planting programme by selecting locations and picking their favourite tree types*.
Kingston Town Neighbourhood news -
Kingston and Sutton welcome new Assistant Director, Digital and IT
Following a decision by the joint Kingston and Sutton Member Panel, Steve O’Connor has been appointed as Assistant Director for Digital and IT across Kingston and Sutton’s shared service.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Borough's businesses set for Kingston Business Excellence Awards
Kingston’s business community is preparing for the Royal Borough’s biggest annual celebration of enterprise and achievement.
Business and trade news -
Young people to help shape Kingston’s music offer
A new Youth Music Board is set to play a key part in helping shape Kingston’s Music Service, giving young people a voice in helping deliver what’s on offer in the borough.
Culture, leisure and libraries news -
Kingston trashes previous recycling records
New figures show that Kingston has broken its previous recycling records, with 49.4%* of its waste recycled between April 2018 and March 2019.
Waste and recycling news -
Register for the Big London Energy Switch to save money on your bills
Kingston residents will soon have another chance to see if they can save money on their gas and electricity bills, when the next auction in the Big London Energy Switch scheme takes place on 7 October
Environment news -
Kingston approves refreshed approach to community involvement in planning
Kingston Council is refreshing its approach to working with communities on planning matters.
Planning applications and permissions news -
Have your say on Burlington Junior School expansion proposals
The consultation on the Burlington Junior School expansion proposals is now open and local people are being encouraged to submit their views.
Children, schools and families news -
Cambridge Road Estate regeneration ballot to take place in early 2020 to give all eligible voters the opportunity to discuss regeneration plans
An announcement at Kingston Council meeting confirms eligible Housing Association residents will now have the right to vote in forthcoming residents’ ballot.
Regeneration news -
Mayor's Charitable Trust raises nearly £37,000 for charity
Councillor Thay Thayalan’s year as Mayor of Kingston upon Thames raised a whopping £36,811.89 during his time as the borough’s First Citizen.
Your Mayor news -
Proposed new public ‘Question Time’ at council meetings to expand resident participation
The new proposal is part of plans to increase public participation and improve the way the council engages residents, businesses and other organisations in decision making.
Consultations, surveys, forums and petitions news -
Kingston Council welcomes Planning Inspectorate’s decision to reject plans for Surrey House
Kingston Council has welcomed the decision by Mike Hayden, Planning Inspector, to reject the planning application for Surrey House, following an appeal by the developers.
Planning applications and permissions news -
Step back in time with the Kingston Heritage Festival
Kingston Council’s Heritage Service is working in partnership with Kingston First, Kingston Upon Thames Society and Kingston’s Heritage Hub to host a month long Heritage Festival.
Museum and History Centre news -
Kingston Council response to the spending round announcement
Kingston Council cautiously welcomes the Chancellor's spending round announcement to increase funding for council run services including adult social care, SEND and reducing homelessness.
Adult social care news -
Kingston’s first ever citizens’ assembly confirmed for Autumn
Kingston Council has confirmed that the borough’s first ever citizens’ assembly will go ahead over the two weekends of 9 - 10 November and 30 November - 1 December 2019.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Guildhall goes red for Blood Cancer Awareness Month
The Guildhall will be going red in September as part of Blood Cancer Awareness Month and a new campaign by charity Leukaemia Care.
Health and wellbeing news -
Political map of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames set to change
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking local people for their help to draw up a new pattern of council wards for Kingston upon Thames Council.
Consultations, surveys, forums and petitions news -
Another fantastic year for Kingston’s GCSE and A- Levels
Kingston Council is congratulating local schools, sixth forms and colleges, following the publication of this year’s GCSE and A-Level results.
Children, schools and families news -
Kingston Carnival returns for another year
Enjoy a fusion of music, food and culture from around the globe as Kingston’s biggest festival celebrating diversity and bringing together communities returns on Sunday 1 September.
Culture, leisure and libraries news -
99 per cent pass rate for Kingston’s A-Level students
With the majority of A-level results now in, Kingston Council congratulates its students, who have continued to exceed national standards and achieved a 99 per cent pass rate.
Education, schools and nurseries news -
£4 million Internet of Things grant awarded to help improve people's lives
The South London Partnership (SLP), a group of five boroughs, has been awarded £4 million to create an Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring system.
Business and trade news -
State of the Borough 2019 - winning topic announced
The voting has now closed for our State of the Borough Debate 2019 and the winning topic is: Growing Kingston Together.
Your council, democracy and elections news
