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CirKT new talent callout and gig dates announced
CirKT, Kingston’s live music project offering opportunities for talented musicians from South West London, is putting a final call out for applications to be a part of the programme.
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Planning Service delays customer update
The processing of planning applications is currently experiencing significant delays.
Planning and building control news -
New Malden to Raynes Park Go Cycle Route Opens
On Saturday 13 July, the new 1.2km cycle and walking route joining New Malden and Raynes Park opens.
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Kingston First contract successfully renewed for another five years
Kingston First recorded its highest ever turnout for a ballot (65%), with 548 businesses and organisations voting in favour of renewing their contract.
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Residents invited to help develop plans for the future of Cocks Crescent in New Malden
As part of the next stage of the Cocks Crescent site redevelopment in New Malden, the council will be holding co-design workshops in July asking residents for their views to help shape future plans.
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Residents invited to cast their votes on the topic for this year’s State of the Borough debate
This year’s annual State of the Borough debate will be taking place on Thursday 21 November and for the first time residents are being invited to vote on a topic for discussion.
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Kingston Council raises rainbow flag to mark London Pride festival
Cllr Margaret Thompson, the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames raised the rainbow flag outside the Guildhall today (1 July) to celebrate the London Pride festival and show the borough’s support for its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) community.
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Business Improvement District for Kingston First - Declaration of result
The following statement has been issued by the Electoral Reform Service following the Kingston Business Improvement District ballot.
Business and trade news -
Book your place at a Local Plan workshop and help shape the future of the borough
As part of the three-month consultation on the Local Plan, residents and communities are being encouraged to book their place at a workshop and help shape the future of the borough.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Kingston Music Service to launch a new music centre for adults in Chessington
Kingston Music Service is launching a new music centre for adults opening in September 2019. Group lessons in guitar and keyboard will be available, providing an affordable way to learn an instrument.
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Nearly 90% of Kingston residents satisfied with their local area as a place to live
Results from the latest resident survey show that the vast majority of Kingston residents (88%) are satisfied with their local area as a place to live.
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Kingston receives £40,000 for new indoor sports facility and equipment at children’s respite centre
Kingston Council has secured a £20,000 grant towards an all-weather sports facility for disabled athletes at Weir Archer Athletics and Fitness Centre from London Marathon Charitable Trust (LMCT).
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CirKT launches new programme set to change London’s music scene
CirKT launches a new live music project offering opportunities for any super talented musicians from the South West London area to take part in across a number of new and existing venues.
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Kingston Council appoints new Assistant Director of Law and Governance
Lauren McCann will be joining Kingston Council as the new Assistant Director of Law and Governance from the end of September this year.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Funding for the Rose Theatre
Kingston Council has considered the current funding proposals for The Rose Theatre and has reconfirmed its commitment to the theatre's future.
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First ever changing places toilet opened in Kingston Town Centre
A new changing places toilet has been unveiled at the Bentall Shopping Centre in Kingston to help improve the shopping experience for those with disabilities, their parents and carers.
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Kingston among best areas in England for the reduction of delayed transfer of care
Latest figures show Kingston Council is in the top 20 performing local authorities in England for assisting patients being discharged from hospital.
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Kingston Council pledges to tackle air pollution on Clean Air Day
In Kingston, air pollution is thought to contribute to the equivalent of 1 in 20 deaths, that’s why the council is committing to tackling air quality in the borough on Clean Air Day (20 June).
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Wheatfield Way Go Cycle route helping to improve cycling connectivity and cleaner air in Kingston
A new Go Cycle route on Wheatfield Way in Kingston is set to open following a transformation to better connect the borough’s cycle network and help improve air quality.
Go cycle news -
Clean Air Day: Kingston Council set to declare a Climate Emergency
Kingston Council will be debating a motion which proposes declaring a Climate Emergency at the Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee on 25 June. The motion forms part of the council’s commitment to tackling the issue of climate change and poor air quality.
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Alzheimer's Society chosen to deliver support service for dementia in Kingston
From 1 August, the Alzheimer’s Society will provide support services for those with a diagnosis of dementia and their carers on behalf of the council and NHS Kingston Clinical Commissioning Group.
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Kingston announces new electric vehicle charging points in the borough ahead of Clean Air Day
Kingston Council is installing more electric vehicle (EV) charging points as part of its ongoing commitment to improving air quality in the borough, with Clean Air Day on 20 June.
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Kingston Council focused on improving Special Educational Needs services
Kingston Council accepts the findings of an independent review carried out to look at services for children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) in the borough.
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Kingston one of safest boroughs in London
The Metropolitan Police Service’s (MPS) annual crime data shows that Kingston is still one of the safest boroughs in London to live and work.
Your neighbourhood, community and safety news -
Burst pipe at Hampton Water Works
UPDATE: Thames Water have confirmed that they have fixed the leak and that water pressure across all affected areas is returning to normal over the next 4 - 6 hours.
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Final designs for playground revamps and new outdoor gym announced
Final plans for a revamp of three parks and the creation of a new outdoor gym have been unveiled, following consultation on the next phase of the Community Parks Programme.
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Time to Change: Kingston Council pledges to tackle mental health stigma
Councillor Liz Green, Leader of the Council, and Ian Thomas, Chief Executive, are encouraging local employers to follow suit following the signing of the Time to Change pledge.
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Kids take action on speeding drivers as part of Child Safety Week
Transport for London (TfL), the Metropolitan Police and Kingston Council have given children the opportunity to educate drivers about the dangers of speeding.
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Young artists designs logo for new safeguarding partnership
A new logo created by a nine-year-old artist from Newland House school in Twickenham has been selected as the winning design for the new Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership.
Supporting and safeguarding children news
