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Image caption 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 caption 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.
Image caption 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).
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.
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.
Image caption 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.
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.
27 October 2023 Kingston continuing to deliver for residents despite nationwide financial challenges Along with most councils across the country, Kingston is facing an extremely challenging financial situation.
26 October 2023 Investment in the borough’s public spaces continues, with plans for Memorial Gardens taking next step forward Kingston Council and Kingston First are continuing their partnership to improve spaces across Kingston town centre.
25 October 2023 Kingston Council puts forward plans to deliver affordable new homes for vulnerable residents The council is focused on continuing to make Kingston a fairer place, by ensuring that every resident is supported and has increased opportunities for a happy and healthy life.