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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.
18 April 2024 Local projects funded to help tackle climate change Kingston Council has funded nine local projects as part of its Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Green Grant programme.
16 April 2024 Funding secured to transform and restore Fishponds Park in Surbiton Local nature haven Fishponds park in Surbiton is being restored thanks to funding from Kingston’s Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy.
29 June 2023 Kingston’s youth plant the seeds for a greener future Five projects run by Kingston’s Youth Council have been funded to help inspire climate action among the borough’s younger residents.
27 June 2023 Making buildings retro-fit for a greener future As part of its work to tackle climate change and move toward a carbon neutral future, the council is improving the energy efficiency of the buildings it manages and maintains.
26 June 2023 Church groups “look to the heavens” to tackle climate change and save money Two churches in Surbiton are looking to install solar panels with the help of Kingston Council and the local community group, Transition Town Kingston.
22 June 2023 Scene is set for Kingston International Film Festival 2023 Kingston International Film Festival 2023 launches on Friday 23 June with an exciting three-day programme that has something for everyone.
19 June 2023 Investment in public spaces continues with shortlisted designs for New Malden as part of the London Festival of Architecture Transforming public spaces across the borough to promote health and well-being and increase access to nature are top priorities for Kingston Council.
12 June 2023 Next steps announced for revised leisure and community centre proposals Over the last three months, the council has been working at pace to undertake a thorough review of the new leisure and community centre in Kingston, including the facilities that will be available.
