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Kingston Council shortlisted for 'Local Authority of the Year' award
We are delighted to announce that Kingston Council has been shortlisted for three MJ Achievement Awards and commended in two further categories.
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Work begins on new public square set to transform New Malden
Delivery of New Malden’s new town square began this week, commencing 2 August, as part of the first phase of the Cocks Crescent development.
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Kingston Council to drive down carbon emissions with electric vehicles
A fleet of 13 electric vans is expected to annually reduce the council’s carbon emissions by 25 tonnes and save £46,000 over the next three years.
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The future of Kingston Town’s Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) schemes
Following the council’s recent decision to make the trial scheme on King Charles Road in Surbiton permanent, the next steps for the Kingston Town schemes have now been agreed.
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King Charles Road becomes Kingston’s first permanent Low Traffic Neighbourhood
Since its introduction in September 2020, the trial scheme has created a safer, quieter space for pedestrians and cyclists and is now set to become a permanent fixture.
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Kingston Libraries shortlisted for The MJ Achievement Awards 2021
Kingston’s Library Service has been announced as a finalist in the Digital Transformation category for their work to engage a wider audience through a new digital library offer.
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Kingston Council announces it will no longer be introducing charges for replacement household waste containers
The proposed introduction of a £15 administrative fee for new and replacement standard waste and recycling containers has been withdrawn.
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Kingston Council approves a new Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
‘Inclusive Kingston’, a bold new strategy which sets out the Council’s overarching framework for promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in Kingston has been approved.
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Kingston Council funds summer holiday food and activities programme for families
Kingston Council has agreed funding to support vulnerable children and families over the summer break.
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Leader of Kingston Council reaffirms unswerving commitment to eliminating racism
In light of recent comments on social media on the back of yesterday’s football, the Leader of Kingston Council, Cllr Caroline Kerr has reiterated Kingston’s commitment to eliminating racism.
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Kingston Council commits to tackling male violence against women
The council has made the commitment to engage with boys and men to end male violence against women and girls, as part of the White Ribbon Accreditation.