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19 August 2025 Quicker and easier every step of the way: Kingston Council launches new website Kingston’s new website launched today (19 August 2025), signalling a major step forward in how the council connects with and supports communities online.
Image caption 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.
31 October 2024 Kingston Museum celebrates its 120th birthday! Kingston Museum is today marking a magnificent 120 years since it was opened to the public.
17 October 2024 Council takes action to deliver winter fuel support to Kingston’s most vulnerable pensioners Kingston Council is stepping in to provide winter fuel support to the borough’s most vulnerable older residents.
15 October 2024 National Hate Crime Awareness Week in Kingston Councillor Afy Afilaka, Portfolio Holder for Commissioning, Customer Contact and Equalities, emphasises Kingston's commitment to being a safe and welcoming borough for all.
01 October 2024 New Move Well, Live Well campaign to help residents stay active and connected On International Day for Older People, Kingston Council is launching a new campaign to help people of all ages and abilities get involved in local clubs, classes and activities.
23 February 2023 Kingston Council joins the national effort to pay tribute to Ukraine On Friday 24 February, Kingston Council will join the rest of the UK in a national one-minute silence to pay tribute to the bravery of Ukrainians and mark one year since the invasion of the country.
17 February 2023 A broken toaster, calculator and teddy bear take a trip to the library… A community Repair Café has opened at Kingston Library, helping residents save money, reduce waste and tackle climate change.
14 February 2023 Council cuts herbicide use by almost 80% to help protect Kingston’s biodiversity Kingston Council has achieved a 76% reduction in herbicide use since 2019 by shifting to manual weed management in the borough’s parks and green spaces, and by reducing the amount used on streets.
13 February 2023 Updates to parking services approved Kingston is set to see a range of updates to parking and enforcement services, including enhanced monitoring of School Streets and rollout of a fully mobile parking payment system across the borough.
