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Discover Kingston’s Biodiversity this World Environment Day
Today is World Environment Day (5 June), since 1974 it has been celebrated every year across the globe, to help bring attention to pressing environmental issues - this year’s theme is Biodiversity.
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Statement from Kingston Council and Kingston Race Equality Council on death of George Floyd
Kingston Council Leader Caroline Kerr and CEO of Kingston Race Equality Council John Azah have issued a joint statement following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Kingston Council criticises decision to remove free travel for youngsters
Kingston Council is disappointed at the Government’s move to suspend free travel for under-18s in London.
Children and young people news -
Mobile Testing Unit returns to Kingston
As part of national efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, a Mobile Testing Unit will be back in Kingston on Sunday 7 and Monday 8 June.
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Childline offers support to ensure our children remain safe and well
Sophie Cavanagh, Head Teacher at The Kingston Academy writes about the importance of Childline and safeguarding during COVID-19, for Child Safety Week.
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Kingston Council to introduce three temporary school streets to aid social distancing as schools return
Kingston Council will be introducing three new ‘school streets’ to help make public spaces safer and aid social distancing as the phased reopening of primary schools begins next week.
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Kingston Council pays tribute to partnership working at heart of COVID-19 response
Kingston Council’s response to COVID-19, and the integral role played by partners, residents and the community, was highlighted at last night’s meeting of the Response and Recovery Committee.
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Animals seized from Kingston premises after joint Council and police effort
Kingston Council’s Regulatory Services team joined up with the Metropolitan Police and staff from the City of London Animal Health and Welfare Service in visiting a Kingston Vale address on 19 May.
Licensing news -
Operating model approved for new Dementia Home in Surbiton
The recommendation to commission an external provider to operate the new home was unanimously approved at the council’s Response and Recovery Committee yesterday (Thursday 28 May).
Health and wellbeing news -
Council estimates £19m extra cost of Covid-19 response
The cost to Kingston Council of responding to the Covid-19 pandemic is estimated to be £19m more than government grants.
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Return to school
To date, our local schools have supported children’s learning at home and we have received many expressions of thanks for the extra mile and care that has been shown by headteachers and school staff.
Education, employment and skills (ages 14 to 19) news -
Careline Service switches providers
Our telecare service has switched providers from Richmond Council to Tunstall Health Service.
Adult social care news -
Parking charges and enforcement to resume on Tuesday, 26 May
As the amount of traffic on our roads has started to increase, with restrictions to some non essential travel, the council encourages everybody to park considerately and walk or cycle where possible.
Communications news -
Kingston to introduce temporary protected walking and cycle lanes to aid social distancing
Starting tomorrow (Saturday 23 May), new walking and cycling routes will be created across the borough to help make public spaces safer and aid social distancing.
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Kingston Council to introduce measures to help make public spaces safer
Today, the council announced it is planning to make a number of changes to road and pavement layouts across the borough in order to help make public spaces safer.
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COVID-19 Update - COVID-19 Update: Leader of the Council tells residents NHS is here for them
Leader of the council, Councillor Caroline Kerr, tells residents that the NHS is here for them...
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Raising awareness of foster carers this Foster Care Fortnight
This year it is more important than ever to mark Foster Care Fortnight (11 – 24 May 2020) and say thank you to our incredible foster carers.
Children, schools and families news -
Reporting child abuse is everyone’s responsibility
A new campaign in Kingston is asking for everyone’s help to protect vulnerable children in their area during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mobile COVID-19 testing unit in Kingston this week
A mobile COVID-19 testing unit will be in Kingston on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May as part of the Government’s national testing programme.
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Kingston Stronger Together - our hub supporting vulnerable residents
Kingston Council Leader, Cllr Caroline Kerr has written a blog about how the community has pulled together to provide support and friendship to many of the borough’s most vulnerable residents.
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Kingston Chamber of Commerce Q&A
On Monday, Kingston Chamber CEO and the Leader and CEO of Kingston Council discussed a range of issues including local business and business support issues, policing, cams and mental health.
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Councillor Margaret Thompson to remain as Mayor of Kingston, with new deputy announced
Councillor Margaret Thompson will serve a second year as Mayor of Kingston, with Councillor Sushila Abraham stepping into the role of Deputy Mayor.
Your Mayor news -
Adult Social Care awarded certificate of excellence
Kingston Council's Adult Social Care team has been recognised at the Public Sector Transformation Awards, receiving a Certificate of Excellence.
Adult social care news -
Kingston update: Leader of the Council holds Q&A with Borough Commander at the Metropolitan Police
The latest from Kingston Council on COVID-19.
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Update on Household Reuse and Recycle Centre
Cllr Hilary Gander, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sustainable Transport gives an update on the status of Kingston's Household Reuse and Recycle Centre
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Getting medicine to people when they are self-isolating
Self-isolating can be a worrying time for some residents as they stay inside to keep safe, but also need to get their usual supplies such as emergency food parcels, precooked meals and medicines.
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Self care and information for residents
Since the COVID-19 crisis began, we have been working with Connected Kingston to make sure that residents have the information they need to to help take care of themselves while staying at home.
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Leader of Kingston Council thanks residents and calls on Government to reopen garden centres
Leader of the council, Councillor Caroline Kerr, has released a message to the residents of Kingston thanking them for their response to COVID-19.
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Leader of Kingston Council calls on Government to reopen garden centres to support economy and mental health
The Leader of Kingston Council, Councillor Caroline Kerr, has written to the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets urging him to prioritise the reopening of garden centres.
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