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Achieving for Children to provide children’s services in Kingston until 2026
Kingston Council has agreed to recommission its children’s services to Achieving for Children until 2026, following a decision at Children's and Adults' Care & Education Committee (10 Dec 2019).
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Kingston Council's Christmas and New Year opening hours
Find out more about opening hours for our services over Christmas and New Year.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
State of the art dementia care in Kingston
A state of the art 80-bed dementia home is being built in the borough.
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Stay happy, healthy and connected
Take a look at the Connected Kingston website to find out more about getting involved in your local community, meeting new people and staying healthy.
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Stay well this winter
With the cold weather upon us, it’s not uncommon to feel run down or poorly.
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Are you a citizen of an EU country?
Make sure you apply for settled status via the EU Settlement Scheme.
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Our parks are some of the best in London
We all love our parks - and we’re rightly proud of them - and now all the work that you do to keep them looking beautiful has been recognised.
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Spotlight On: What’s on your plate? - how we help keep your food safe
Kingston’s Environmental Health officers make it their mission to maintain high food hygiene standards in the borough.
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Plans for new £13.4 million dementia care home in Kingston gather pace
The state of the art facility will provide the highest quality nursing support in a social model of care.
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General Election Candidates 2019
Details of those standing for election on 12 December.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Kingston’s Annual Public Health Report 2019
Iona Lidington, Director of Public Health, has launched Kingston’s Annual Public Health Report 2019.
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Kingston celebrates local sporting stars
Kingston has paid tribute to winners and unsung heroes from the borough’s sporting community.
Children and young people news -
New Director of Children’s Services Appointed for Kingston and Richmond Councils
Kingston and Richmond councils are pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Dodds, as the new joint Director of Children’s Services (DCS).
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Kingston Council is celebrating becoming an accredited London Living Wage Employer by the Living Wage Foundation.
The announcement was made as part of Living Wage Week (11-17 November) an annual event raising awareness about the campaign for fair wages.
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Plans to expand Burlington Junior School approved
Plans to expand Burlington Junior School from four to five forms of entry and replace the CLASP block at the school with a new building have been approved by the council.
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Health and Care Plan launched in the borough of Kingston
The NHS, Kingston Council, voluntary sector and Healthwatch have launched a two-year plan to meet the health and care needs of people living in Kingston.
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HIV Testing Week in Kingston - a finger prick is all it takes!
Kingston Council and sexual health services across the borough are supporting National HIV Testing Week (16 - 22 November).
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How we’re reporting on performance and risk
Part of our commitment to being an open and transparent council is to make sure we’re reporting publicly on how we are performing, with accessible data that can be scrutinised.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Reimagining Kingston Town Centre’s Streets and Spaces
The strategy for Kingston town centre’s streets and spaces was endorsed by the Kingston Town Neighbourhood Committee on Tuesday 5 November.
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Residents invited to have their say on Kingston’s Green Spaces
Residents are invited to share their views on how green spaces are looked after across the borough.
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Announcement - State of the Borough debate
Due to the pending election and purdah restrictions, we are unable to hold the State of the Borough debate as planned on November 21.
Your council, democracy and elections news -
Kingston’s Bereavement Service secures 14th consecutive gold award
Kingston Council's Bereavement Service has achieved a prestigious gold award for the 14th year running under the Charter for the Bereaved scheme.
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Nominations open for the Borough Sports Awards
Residents are invited to nominate their local sporting heroes, clubs and teams for special recognition at this year’s Borough Sports Awards.
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Awards celebrate youngsters’ achievements
The Celebration of Achievement Awards for looked after children took place last week to celebrate the accomplishments of young people in care in Kingston and Richmond.
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Council hosts University's annual civic showcase event
Kingston University's role in the community has been showcased at the council's Guildhall with its annual civic event.
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Kingston named as the most improved London borough for parks
Kingston has been recognised in The Good Parks for London 2019 report as the most improved London borough for its parks*, and is now 19th out of 33 boroughs across the capital.
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Constitutional changes given green light to improve local democracy and resident engagement
Kingston Council has given the green light to plans for a reformed ‘Question Time’ approach at future Full Council meetings.
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Kingston Council and Kingston University join forces to bring historic Muybridge collection back to borough
A highly significant collection of work by pioneering photographer Eadweard Muybridge is to be brought back to his home town thanks to a partnership between Kingston Council and Kingston University.
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Pay and display machine scam
We are aware of a scam operating on pay and display machines in the borough.
Parking, sustainable transport and streets news
