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Saxon reenactors in Canbuy Gardens stand next to a wooden sign saying Athel's Town
The Saxons return to Kingston
01 August 2025

Saxons wow crowds in Kingston’s glorious crowning parade

Modern day Londoners took a step back in time this weekend to witness a coronation parade for King Athelstan reenacted 1100 years after the first King of a united England was crowned in Kingston in 925 AD.
Cover of the Healthy Hearts in Kingston Director of Public Health Annual Report 2024-25. features a colour drawing of a schene in Kingston with an adult couple doing stretch exercises on the left, a young girl and boy sitting on a bench holding a football and an older person riding a bike. Across the bottom part of the image is a red graph line similar to a heart monitor signal.
Healthy hearts in Kingston - Public Health Annual Report 2024-25
25 July 2025

Public health annual report targets healthy hearts in Kingston

Kingston Council has published the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report 2024/25 with a focus this year on heart health and reducing related health inequalities.
Image shows a group of children wearing sports clothes. They are standing in a sports hall, in front of a climbing wall, surrounding a blue sign that reads Active Kingston.
Millions of pounds to be invested in Kingston’s leisure facilities
24 July 2025

Millions of pounds to be invested in Kingston’s leisure facilities as Places Leisure win ten-year contract

Places Leisure have been appointed as the successful operator of key leisure sites across Kingston following a competitive procurement process.

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RBK website homepage screenshot
18 August 2025

Quicker and easier every step of the way: Kingston Council launches new website

Kingston’s new website launched today (18 August 2025), signalling a major step forward in how the council connects with and supports communities online.

a row of warriors from the saxon era in period costume carrying large shields and spears
The saxon's are coming! Photo credit Alison Otter
17 July 2025

Kingston set to rewind to Saxon times

The sights, sounds and smells of early mediaeval life are returning to Kingston’s Canbury Gardens for one weekend (26-27 July). 
Canbury Gardens, Churchfields Recreation Ground and Fishponds Park
16 July 2025

Coveted Green Flag Award bestowed on three Kingston borough parks

Canbury Gardens, Churchfields Recreation Ground and Fishponds Park have each been recognised for achieving the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
Surbiton High St
14 July 2025

Kingston Council successful in bid for Surbiton Town Centre funding

Kingston will be one of 12 London boroughs to receive funding and expert support from the Mayor of London’s new High Street Place Labs programme.
On A theatre stage the mayor of Kingston stands to the left of the young ensemble cast and choir of Bridging Kingston: A Musical Odyssey
The Mayor Kingston leads applause for young Bridging Kingston creators
11 July 2025

Young performers bridge Kingston’s past and future

Kingston 2025 has brought together local schools and youth groups to create Bridging Kingston: A Musical Odyssey - a one off musical production at the Rose Theatre.
John Azah being made an Honorary Freeman of the borough. He is being presented a framed certificate by the Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Noel Hadjimichael
10 July 2025

Race equality champion John Azah OBE made Honorary Freeman of borough

John Azah OBE has been made an Honorary Freeman of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames for eminent services to the borough.
A group of Adult Social Care staff at Kingston council, are stood on stairs, look at camera and smiling.
27 June 2025

Kingston’s Adult Social Care Services rated *GOOD* by CQC

Kingston Council's Adult Social Care Services have been rated 'Good' following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Inspectors highlighted the strong and supportive workplace culture across Adult Social Care and Health teams, where staff feel valued, confident in their roles and are well led.
An artist's interpretation of Tolworth Court Farm's future as part of the Wild Tolworth project. The map shows how different parts of the site will feature different species. They include cows, pigs, butterflies, hedgehogs and more!
25 June 2025

Cows, pigs and wetlands: Wild Tolworth is underway!

Flagship rewilding project for London reaches next stage.
Sunray Estate Houses, trees and cars
24 June 2025

Youth club at Tolworth’s Sunray Estate secures council funding

Sunray Community Centre’s thriving weekly youth club has received a boost thanks to funding awarded at the South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee on 12 June.
Wall display at Kingston Museum
17 June 2025

Exhibition explores Kingston’s rise as a glamorous place to live, work and play

A new exhibition celebrating Kingston upon Thames’ starring role in the art, innovation and culture of 20th Century Britain has opened at Kingston Museum.
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