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Kingston Libraries team works with local volunteers to promote digital inclusion
Libraries’ digital team, working with FutureDotNow’s "DeviceDotNow" initiative, and the Good Things Foundation, have delivered 10 brand new tablets to residents facing isolation.
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Residents encouraged to get active for Car Free Day 2020
Tuesday 22 September 2020 marks Car Free Day, a globally celebrated event that supports the use of sustainable travel to help improve the environment.
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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 -
Kingston Council steps up Community Parks programme
Kingston Council has finished work on two more outdoor gym equipment areas as we continue to provide spaces for residents to get active in a safe and healthy way.
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Action taken by Council and Police to address anti-social behaviour issues by Kingston riverside
Residents in a riverside area of central Kingston affected by antisocial behaviour, including litter, noise and urination, have been given peace of mind through a 3-year Public Space Protection Order.
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Kingston Heritage Festival is back like you’ve never seen it before!
Kingston’s rich and diverse history will once again be celebrated as the Kingston Heritage Festival returns with lots of activities for residents and visitors.
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Update on Kingston Bridge
Kingston Council acted quickly to introduce temporary streetspace measures at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak to make it safer for people to walk and cycle while maintaining social distancing.
Health and wellbeing news -
School Streets
In June, we introduced three new temporary ‘school streets’ to coincide with the phased reopening of primary schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, to make public spaces safer and aid social distancing
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Council Confirms Commitment to Low Traffic Neighbourhood Trials
To help ease traffic in residential areas, Kingston Council will be trialling low traffic schemes in several neighbourhoods.
Parking, sustainable transport and streets news -
Libraries Phased Reopening: Quick Browsing
We are pleased to announce that the following libraries will be reopening for browsing.
Libraries news -
Kingston Council to work with local communities to reimagine local library services
Reimagining Kingston Libraries is an exciting opportunity for us to work with the community to help shape your library service of the future.
Libraries news -
Kingston publishes new Local Development Scheme
Kingston Council has published its new Local Development Scheme (LDS) which sets out a framework for delivering growth across the borough. The newly published scheme covers the period from winter 2020
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Kingston Council applauds resilience and efforts of students receiving GCSE results
Over 1,500 students received their GCSE grades across the borough today.
Education, schools and nurseries news -
Residents invited to help shape Kingston Council’s 2020/21 tree planting programme
Following the success of the council’s first-ever tree planting consultation last year, residents are once again invited to have their say on the borough’s annual tree planting plan.
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Three more playgrounds transformed in Kingston
This month we unveiled new playgrounds in Churchfields Recreation Ground, King Edwards Recreation Ground and Knollmead Park.
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Four new low traffic neighbourhoods coming to Kingston
Next month we will be introducing new temporary measures to tackle through-traffic (rat running) in residential areas and maximise space for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Kingston Council stands with local students receiving A-level results
Over a thousand students across the borough received their A-Level results yesterday.
Education, schools and nurseries news -
Kingston Adult Education open for enrolments
Kingston Council is excited to announce that Kingston Adult Education is open for Autumn term enrolments.
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New fast-track process for pavement licenses to help food businesses
On 22 July, The Business and Planning Act 2020 was introduced and includes a new licence that aims to make it easier for premises serving food and drink to seat and serve customers outside.
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Reopening of Kingston’s Leisure Centres
Following a meeting of its Response and Recovery Committee on July 30, Kingston Council has agreed an arrangement that will allow the borough’s leisure facilities to reopen this month.
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Kingston Council commits to new service to help residents find jobs
A new Kingston Work Match service will provide support to those who have lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kingston Council to create three new low traffic neighbourhoods to support active travel and aid social distancing
Today, the council announced it will be introducing a number of temporary measures to tackle through-traffic (rat running) in residential neighbourhoods and maximise space for pedestrians and cyclists
Tackling the climate emergency news -
Changes to TV licences for those over 75
Important changes are happening for residents aged 75 or over who receive a free TV Licence from the BBC.
Culture, leisure and libraries news -
Kingston’s Mobile Mop Up scheme raises £4,000 for charity
Kingston residents have raised an impressive £4,000 for the Mayor’s Charitable Trust by recycling their unwanted mobile phone handsets.
Your Mayor news -
A celebration of Kingston Stronger Together supporting the borough through COVID-19
During COVID-19, we have been collecting and celebrating the stories of staff and volunteers who have gone above and beyond to help our community throughout this crisis.
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Learning is relaunched! Kingston Adult Education is pleased to announce a new learning offer.
Kingston Adult Education has been online for the past three months and has successfully supported many of its learners.
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Celebrate summer with Kingston's Virtual Culture Club Summer Events Programme
As schools are breaking up for the summer holidays, Kingston Council’s Culture Services are launching the first ever virtual summer events programme for children, young people and their families.
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Government's closure of Kingston Community School a blow to parents and children, says Kingston Council
Kingston Council is deeply disappointed by the news the Government has chosen to proceed with its decision to close Kingston Community School (KCS) this month, at the end of the current school year.
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Kingston Council welcomes announcement of provider for new special school
Kingston Council is delighted by the announcement by the Department for Education (DfE), today, that the education provider Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust will run the borough’s new special school
Children, schools and families news
