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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.
Children, schools and families news -
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.
Mental health news -
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.
Streets, roads and highways maintenance news -
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 -
New community forums launched
The council is holding community forums from June 2019, where residents can help shape the future of their local area
Your neighbourhood, community and safety news -
Your views are welcomed to help shape the future of health and care in the borough of Kingston
People living in Kingston are being asked to share their views on a local health and care plan which has been developed for the borough.
Health and wellbeing news -
2019 European Parliamentary Election Results
2019 European Parliamentary Election Results
Elections, councillors, MPs, MEPs and the London Assembly news -
Statement on suspected WW2 bomb in Kingston
We were informed of a suspected World War 2 bomb found in Fassett Road, Kingston on Thursday morning. A successful controlled detonation happened on Friday afternoon.
Your neighbourhood, community and safety news -
Council fines fly-tipper for dumping rubbish
Kingston Council has successfully fined an individual for fly-tipping waste in New Malden.
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Statement on New Malden leisure centre
Kingston Council has issued the following statement in response to speculation about allegations regarding a swimming instructor at New Malden Leisure Centre.
Children, schools and families news -
Muybridge Week returns to Kingston
The famous inventor and photographer Eadweard Muybridge is set to be honoured once again in a special week-long festival held by Kingston Museum.
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Statement on activity at the Seething Wells site
Seething Wells is privately owned land. It is designated as Metropolitan Open Land. The council is the planning authority.
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Statement on Rose Theatre funding
Kingston Council's statement on funding of the Rose Theatre.
Culture, leisure and libraries news -
New Mayor for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Councillor Margaret Thompson was officially installed as the new Mayor of Kingston at Annual Council (Tuesday 14 May).
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Rogue roofer banned from unfair trading and ordered to repay victims £35,000
James (AKA Jimmy) Slater of Swallow Park near Tolworth, has been banned from continuing to unlawfully trade, ordered to repay his victims £35,520 and council costs of £7,327.
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Council marks Dying Matters Awareness Week
As part of Dying Matters Awareness Week (13 - 19 May) a drop-in ‘death cafe’ was held at the Community Room in the Guildhall on Monday (13 May).
Health and wellbeing news -
Kingston Council’s new portfolio holders announced
The Leader of Kingston Council, Cllr Liz Green has announced her new portfolio holders at the Annual Council meeting last night (14 May).
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Streets of History exhibition returns to Kingston upon Thames to celebrate the life and works of Eadweard Muybridge
This spring, visitors to Kingston Town Centre will discover an exhibition on the life and works of influential photographer and inventor, Eadweard Muybridge, who was born and raised in Kingston.
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Kingston welcomes Mayor of Seoul to New Malden
Park Won-soon, the Mayor of Seoul and his embassy officials visited New Malden last week (4 May) as part of an ongoing trade partnership between London and the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
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Kingston Council recognised for customer service improvement
Improvements to Kingston Council’s customer services have been recognised with the award of a Customer Service Excellence certificate.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Have your say and shape the future of Kingston
Residents and communities are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas on how we plan for the future of the borough, following the launch of the Local Plan consultation.
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Proposed resident permit charge changes - you spoke, we listened
The council is committed to improving air quality and tackling climate change in Kingston and has listened to your views.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Statement on the removal of decayed trees in Dinton Fields
Ian Thomas, Chief Executive of Kingston Council, said:
Your council, democracy and elections news
