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Parents, carers and their children and young people in Kingston and Richmond are invited to give their views on the new respite centre provider specification
Under the Children Act 1989, the council has a duty as part of the range of services they provide for families, to provide breaks from caring to assist those who provide care for disabled children.
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Kingston’s sporting heroes celebrated at annual awards
Sporting achievements of athletes, coaches and clubs were celebrated at the borough’s annual sports awards held on Monday 8 October.
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Kingston Council to make tough decisions to balance its books
Kingston Council reported a £3.9m forecast overspend for 2018/19 at its Finance and Contracts Committee last night (4 October).
Financial information news -
Council agrees transport infrastructure priorities
Members of the council’s Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee have agreed what transport priorities should be put forward to Transport for London (TfL) to receive funding.
Parking, sustainable transport and streets news -
Open Day to launch new all-weather pitches at Weir Archer Athletics and Fitness Centre
Kingston Council’s leisure management company, Places Leisure, are holding an Open Day on Saturday 20 October to launch the newly refurbished 3G pitches at the Weir Archer Athletics and Fitness Centre
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Kingston Council welcomes new refugee group to help resettle vulnerable refugees
Leader of Kingston Council, Councillor Liz Green, has praised the launch of a new refugee welcome group in Kingston to help new families settle in the borough.
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The Mayor’s Charitable Trust raises more than £57,000 for Love Kingston
The final amount raised during Julie Pickering’s year as Mayor (2017/18) was announced at the Retiring Mayor's Dinner held at the Warren House Hotel on 14 September.
Your Mayor news -
“Consider Your Travel Choices” says Mayor
On Saturday 22 September, Mayor of Kingston, Thay Thayalan marked Car Free Day by highlighting how our individual travel choices can impact on the health of the community and the environment.
Sustainable transport news -
Update on the closure of Murray House
In July this year, the council took the decision to close Murray House residential care home for older people in Kingston.
Adult social care news -
Focus on family as children’s centres are set to modernise
Kingston Council gave the green light on a revised children’s centre strategy, which will include a consultation on new family focused hubs across the borough.
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Kingston Council backs votes at 16
Kingston Council has pledged its support in extending the electoral voting age to 16 and 17 to allow more young people to be a part of the democratic process.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Kingston Council launches new approach to improve customer experience and online services
Kingston Council launches new approach to improve customer experience and online services
Contact us news -
Kingston marks ‘Car Free Day’ on Saturday 22 September
In recognition of ‘World Car Free Day’, Kingston will be marking its support by encouraging everyone to leave their car at home and consider alternative choices of transport.
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Enhancing Kingston’s riverside
The council has adopted new planning guidance that will protect and enhance the borough’s riverside, its greatest natural asset.
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Plans approved for the redevelopment of The Fountain bringing affordable homes and new amenities to New Malden
Members of the council’s Development Control Committee have approved plans for the redevelopment of The Fountain site, which includes 45 one, two and three bed flats - a third of which are affordable.
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Kingston welcomes back the Korean Festival for the 3rd year
The Korean British Cultural Exchange (KBCE), working with Kingston Council, are welcoming back the popular annual festival, which celebrates Korean culture and heritage.
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Kingston getting to grips with new GCSE grading
Despite new tougher tests, Kingston students have continued to excel at Key Stage 4, far exceeding the national averages for both GCSE and English Baccalaureate results.
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Historical buildings in Kingston open their doors in a celebration of heritage
Explore Kingston’s heritage this September for free, as the borough runs tours and opens its historical buildings to the public.
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Council seeking High Court protective injunction to prevent illegal encampments
Following the unprecedented number of unauthorised and illegal encampments across South West London and Surrey recently, we are working with neighbouring councils to seek a High Court injunction.
Your neighbourhood, community and safety news -
Unauthorised encampment - Meldone Close Car Park, Raeburn Open Space
The unauthorised encampment on Meldone Close Car Park, Raeburn Open Space have moved on.
Your neighbourhood, community and safety news -
New Independent Councillor Sharron Sumner
Councillor Sharron Sumner has resigned from the Kingston Liberal Democrat Group and is now an independent councillor for Alexandra Ward.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Kingston’s A-level results buck national trend
With the provisional A-level results now in, Kingston Council congratulates its students, who have continued the borough’s record of exceeding national standards.
Education, employment and skills (ages 14 to 19) news -
Nominations open for Kingston’s sporting heroes
Local people are invited to nominate their sporting stars and clubs for special recognition at this year’s Sports Awards.
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A message for Norbiton residents and beyond
From the Leader of Kingston Council, Councillor Liz Green and Chief Superintendent Sally Benatar from the Metropolitan Police.
Safer Kingston news -
Kingston reaches new recycling record
Newly released figures show that over 48% (29,200 tonnes) of Kingston’s waste was recycled or composted in 2017-18, a new record for the borough.
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Apply now for a 'Your Kingston' grant
Local voluntary, community and faith groups in Kingston are invited to apply for a ‘Your Kingston’ grant (second round).
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Get walking this August
Walking can provide enough exercise to maintain a fit and healthy body no matter how old you are.
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Kingston Council one of the first London boroughs to agree a ballot for its estate regeneration
Kingston Council is one of the first London boroughs to agree to hold a resident ballot for its Cambridge Road Estate regeneration project, where it plans to build around 2,000 new homes over the next
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Unplanned lane closure causing traffic delays - latest update
Roadworks at Kingston Station - permanent traffic lights in place and the two lanes will be back up to three by 7am on Friday (27 July) morning, meaning traffic should flow as normal.
About Kingston upon Thames news
