‘My Muybridge’: Kingston Museum to run an exhibition celebrating world renowned Kingston-born photographer
Kingston Museum has announced its second biennial contemporary art exhibition which will run from 4 May to 7 July this year and celebrate the life and works of pioneering Kingston-born photographer.
Culture, leisure and libraries news-
Bogus builder jailed for fraud
Steven Trendell of Monks Green, Fetcham, Leatherhead, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison​ at Kingston Crown Court (4 April) after pleading guilty to two allegations of fraud.
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Kingston History Centre receives national accreditation
Kingston History Centre has been accredited by The National Archives for its management of its unique collections and the service it offers to visitors.
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Reminder: Kingston town centre traffic diversions this weekend
An extensive traffic management plan will be implemented this weekend (April 14 and 15) as part of works to remove a footbridge next to Kingston Station.
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Kingston Council launches new creative and cultural strategy to encourage inclusive growth across the borough
‘Made in Kingston: a Creative and Cultural Strategy’ which outlines the council’s ambitious plans to ensure culture plays a vital role in shaping growth across the borough was approved on 27 March.
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Kingston’s plans for a new housing service receive positive response from residents
Kingston Council’s ambitious plans for a new housing service have received a positive response from tenants and leaseholders.
Housing, homeowners and renting news -
Surbiton Restaurant forced to clean up its act
Environmental Health Officers from Kingston Council have forced Sarada Restaurant in Surbiton to close after finding poor hygiene standards and practices.
Environmental health news -
Secondary school places 2018
Achieving for Children to support parents with secondary school place options ahead of September intake.
Children, schools and families news -
Statement: The Department for Education’s decision on Kingston Council’s school budget request
The Department for Education (DfE) has agreed to support the Council as it develops its recovery plan to bring the overspend of schools’ funding for children with high needs into line.
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Mayor of Kingston recognises outstanding individuals in the community at prestigious awards
Twelve community-minded locals were honored by Councillor Julie Pickering, Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, at the prestigious annual community awards, held on Tuesday 13th March.
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Kingston town centre traffic diversions - 14 and 15 April
An extensive traffic management plan will be implemented on the weekend of the 14 and 15 April as part of works to remove a footbridge next to Kingston Station.
Go cycle news -
Kingston Council awards Willmott Dixon design and build contract for new dementia home
Plans for a £9m dementia home in Kingston are a step closer after the council awarded Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd the design and build contract for the new specialist facility in the borough.
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Kingston’s ambitious future celebrated as Mayors and Chairs gather for Civic Day
Mayors, their Consorts and Chairs from London and Surrey gathered in Kingston to discover the Royal Borough’s ambitious plans for its future as part of Civic Day on Tuesday 6 March.
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Kingston secures GLA funding for community-led regeneration
Kingston Council and The Community Brain Community Interest Company have been awarded £385,239 from the Greater London Authority to deliver SHEDx, a community-led regeneration project in Tolworth.
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Kingston volunteer humbled by her award for helping housing tenants
Kingston resident, Raewyn Hammond, has received the 2018 Frances Moseley Community Award for her tireless commitment to improving the lives of council tenants.
Citizenship news -
Mayor of London and Kingston Council to boost clean energy with affordable solar panels
More Londoners will be able to afford solar panels on their homes, thanks to a new group-buying scheme from the Mayor of London and Kingston Council.
Environment and waste news -
Derelict house in Tolworth transformed to give homeless family a home
A derelict house in Fullers Avenue in Tolworth has been transformed into a disability-friendly home for a homeless family.
Housing, homeowners and renting news -
Devolved employment support programme launches in south London
A new Work and Health Programme that aims to help residents secure sustained employment and benefit from the social and economic benefits of work, launches in south London today.
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Work and wellbeing at the heart of south London’s skills strategy
The South London Partnership launched its skills strategy 'Skills for South Londoners' today in Kingston.
Jobs and careers news -
£90,000 funding sees Kingston plan seven-stop live music extravaganza
Kingston has been awarded £90,000 by the Mayor of London to celebrate the borough’s rich music heritage and support the live music scene across the borough.
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Make sure you’re registered to vote in time for the local elections this May
On Thursday 3 May residents in Kingston will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at a local level.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
The Community Grants Scheme is back with up to £125,000 up for grabs
£125,000 is up for grabs as the ‘New Initiatives’ and ‘Your Kingston’ grants scheme for local voluntary and community groups launches in Kingston.
Your neighbourhood, community and safety news -
Multi-million pound Tolworth Mental Health Hospital plans approved
South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust are delighted to announce that the detailed plans for the new Tolworth Hospital have formally been approved by Kingston Council. This paves the way for building work to commence in late 2018 and for the brand new hospital to be fully operational by 2021.
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Approved: Underused Blagdon Road site set for regeneration
A package of underused land in New Malden is set to be transformed following approval at Development Control Committee on 20 February.
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Join us as we celebrate the reopening of our revamped local playgrounds
Join us at one of our four reopening parties at playgrounds across the borough, celebrating the completion of a transformational £712,000 investment in children’s play space in Kingston.
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More school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities
The number of school places in the borough for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is set to increase following a £1 million investment by Kingston Council.
Children, schools and families news -
Green light for Kingston Education Commission
Plans to establish an independent education commission for Kingston gathered pace this week after Kingston Council members unanimously backed the proposal.
Children and young people news -
Welcome Jobcentre Plus
Jobcentre Plus has completed its move to our Guildhall site.
Jobs and careers news -
Walking and Cycling Commissioner visits Kingston as station works reach key milestone
Construction works associated with the £30 million Go Cycle programme have reached a key milestone with the completion of carriageway works outside Kingston Station.
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A budget for all Kingstonians: Kingston Council freezes council tax
Kingston Council is proposing a budget that invests in services but freezes council tax for 2018/19.
Your council, democracy and elections news
