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29 January 2025 Kingston’s Children’s Services rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted Kingston Council’s Children’s Services have been awarded the highest judgement possible by Ofsted, receiving an Outstanding rating for the second inspection in a row.
24 January 2025 Trading Standards investigation results in a prison sentence for reoffending rogue roofer A rogue roofer who cheated people out of money without delivering work and left properties vulnerable to the weather has been taken off the streets thanks to an investigation by Kingston Council.
21 January 2025 Kingston Council awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for Kingston 2025 community histories research Kingston Council has been awarded a £178k grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support a major community research project.
20 January 2025 Young people co-produce plan to make Kingston an even better place to grow up Kingston’s new Children and Young People’s Plan has been produced with the input of thousands of children and young people who live or learn here.
Image caption Council shares plans 16 January 2025 Council shares plans for a proposed new children’s home for Kingston A planning application has been submitted for a residential home for up to three children, to provide some of the borough’s most vulnerable young people with a stable, nurturing environment.
15 January 2025 Nominate a local hero for the Mayor’s Community Awards Do you know a community champion? Someone who goes above and beyond to help others, or maybe a trailblazing young volunteer? If you do, now’s your chance to make sure their hard work is recognised.
14 January 2025 Woman banned for life from owning animals following joint investigation A woman has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, suspended for two years, and banned for life from owning animals or applying for licences involving animals.
12 June 2024 Celebrating local volunteers at the Kingston Communities Awards On 6 June, Kingston Council came together with voluntary and community organisations from across the borough for the Kingston Celebrating Communities Awards 2024.
03 June 2024 Kingston highlights community spirit during Communities Month June marks Communities Month, an opportunity for Kingston to come together and celebrate those who empower communities and a chance to highlight the borough’s rich culture and heritage.
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.