Legislation to improve tenants’ rights and raise standards in the private rented property sector approved by Kingston Council.
A new package of legislation to improve tenants rights and raise standards in the lettings sector across the borough has been approved by the Culture, Housing, Environment & Planning Committee
Housing, homeowners and renting news-
New local COVID-19 contact tracing service begins work in Kingston
Test and Trace completion rates have improved in Kingston following the launch of Keep Kingston Safe Test and Trace, a local contact tracing team working to help in the battle against COVID-19.
Health and wellbeing news -
Investing in Kingston’s Town Centre
The council has an ambitious vision for the regeneration of Kingston Town Centre.
Communications news -
Kingston Council announces draft of new Air Quality Action Plan
The new plan sets out the actions that the Council will take with partners and communities over the next five years to improve air quality across the borough and improve the health of residents.
Environment news -
Kingston Council are working with Microsoft to promote digital inclusion and accessibility in the borough
Microsoft is on a mission. They believe that every person and every organisation should have access to the skills, knowledge and opportunity needed to thrive in this increasingly digital world.
Jobs and careers news -
Kingston Libraries - leading the way
Kingston Libraries, together with Libraries Connected, delivered the first ever Digital Bootcamp, offering librarians across the country the opportunity to learn new techniques and skills, on 12 Nov.
Libraries news -
Natural not cultivated: a new vision for Kingston’s green spaces
Almost 400 residents had their say on how they would like to see the borough’s open spaces managed in the future with overwhelming support for wildlife friendly adjustments.
Environment news -
Kingston's Director of Public Health thanks residents for their efforts to drive down COVID-19 infections
Director of Public Health Iona Lidington has praised the actions of people across the borough, pulling together to reverse rising coronavirus rates, and urges us to keep following the rules.
Health and wellbeing news -
Kingston Council marks one year as a London Living Wage employer
Kingston Council is celebrating one year since it became a London Living Wage (LLW) employer.
Business and trade news -
Plans for new Kingston district heating network gather pace
Kingston Council is working with borough based organisations to establish a new system to decarbonise heat supplies to homes and businesses.
Environment news -
Kingston Council and partners announce ambitious plans to regenerate Kingston riverside
The Reimagining Kingston Town Centre Strategic Partnership aims to breathe life and vibrancy into a newly revitalised creative and enterprise area of the town.
Regeneration news -
Community groups come together to support Kingston
Representatives from Kingston’s community and public sector organisations have come together to support communities as the pandemic continues to affect people across the borough.
Your neighbourhood, community and safety news -
Kingston Council launches programme to promote skills and employment in the borough
Work Match is a free programme to help unemployed residents in Kingston secure new jobs, apprenticeships and training roles.
Business and trade news -
Kingston Council approves new ‘care ready’ housing approach for people with specialist needs
The new approach for Strategic Housing, Accommodation and Facilities Delivery aims to deliver a range of housing and support accommodation for children and adults of all ages with specialist needs.
Adult social care news -
Article 4 Direction for Seething Wells Filter Beds
Kingston Council introduces new planning controls for Seething Wells Filter Beds
Environment news -
Statement on Thames Water refund
Kingston Council has been notified of the judgement made in the case of RBK v Moss.
Communications news -
Statement on reports of bomb threat in town centre
This morning (Wednesday, 28 October), the Council was informed of reports of a bomb threat at the John Lewis department store in Kingston town centre.
Communications news -
Local Businesses Offer Free Meals During Half Term
Over the last few days we have seen a huge swell of support from local businesses that want to offer their support to children and families that do not benefit from free meals during half term.
Your neighbourhood, community and safety news -
Residents invited to have their say on renovation plans for three more playgrounds in the borough
Children’s play areas in Sir Francis Barker Recreation Ground, RAF Chessington Playground and Athelstan Recreation Ground are set to be revamped in 2021.
Culture, leisure and libraries news -
Vulnerable children in Kingston to receive food vouchers over the half term holiday
Kingston Council has confirmed that extra support will be given to the most vulnerable children in the borough over the coming school holidays.
Children and young people news -
Council leader calls on Government to extend closing time
Kingston Council Leader Cllr Caroline Kerr is calling on the government to extend closing time to 11pm based on feedback from local hospitality businesses who say the extra hour will make a difference
Health and wellbeing news -
Notice of Proposed Disposal: Shiraz Mirza Community Hall
The Council has received a notice of proposed disposal of Shiraz Mirza Community Hall.
Your neighbourhood, community and safety news -
Kingston Council’s bold plans for the Kingfisher Leisure Centre site
Kingston Council are unveiling an ambitious plan for a brand new swimming pool and leisure centre to replace the Kingfisher Leisure Centre on its current site.
Culture, leisure and libraries news -
Halloween 2020
The current COVID-19 restrictions mean we'll all be celebrating Halloween a little differently this year.
Communications news -
Kingston Council launches a preview of its new website
Kingston Council is preparing to launch a brand new version of its website later this year, and inviting users to test the new version and share their feedback.
Communications news -
Remembrance Sunday 2020
Important information about Remembrance Sunday.
Communications news -
New electric vehicle charging points
As part of its commitment to tackling climate change and enabling residents and visitors to use sustainable travel options, Kingston Council has installed fast electric vehicle charging points.
Sustainable transport news -
Kingston Council launches pop up face coverings stall to protect shoppers
A pop-up stall giving out free face coverings and hand sanitiser to shoppers has opened in Kingston town centre, run by Kingston Council with the help of community volunteers.
Health and wellbeing news -
Kingston Council working with care partners to improve quality and save £500k per year
Kingston Council is working with its adult social care partners to reshape and improve the delivery of Adult Social Care services for Kingston residents, saving around £500k per year.
Adult social care news -
Job Entry Targeted Support launches for Kingston Residents
A new employment programme, aimed at helping south London residents who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19, launched on Monday 5 October.
Business and trade news