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28 February 2025 Council agrees balanced budget that protects essential services and continues to deliver for whole borough Kingston Council has agreed a budget for 2025-26 that focuses on delivering essential support to people most in need, as well as services that maintain the borough and keep it clean and safe for all.
14 February 2025 Bring the Kingston 2025 party to your street The Royal Borough of Kingston is gearing up for an exciting celebration of past, present and future with the launch of Kingston 2025.
13 February 2025 Planning permission granted for new leisure centre - construction scheduled to start this Spring Building the new leisure centre for Kingston town centre is another step closer as planning permission has been granted for the scheme.
12 February 2025 Kingston Council appoints new Director of Public Health Kingston Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Katy Scammell as the borough’s new Director of Public Health.
16 December 2024 Kingston announces major cultural celebration for 2025 to mark historical year 2025 is set to be a landmark year for Kingston upon Thames as the Royal Borough announces a major, diverse six-month cultural festival opening in May.
27 November 2024 Mayor unveils winner of 2024 Christmas card competition The Mayor of Kingston Councillor Liz Green has announced Lincoln Lovering from St Paul’s School as the overall winner of this year’s Christmas card competition.
25 November 2024 Kingston marks White Ribbon Day with ongoing commitment to end violence against women and girls Ahead of this White Ribbon Day, Kingston Council supported local charity Voices of Hope with an event highlighting the extraordinary bravery and resilience of survivors of gender-based abuse.
22 November 2024 Kingston Council first in UK to implement official hedgehog crossing road signs Four road signs have been unveiled in Old Malden, Kingston warning drivers to watch out for hedgehogs crossing the road, to help preserve the population and improve biodiversity.
20 November 2024 Kingston Council launches AI tool to free up time for frontline social workers A new AI tool that saves each frontline social worker at least 4 hours a week by taking admin intensive tasks off their hands is being rolled out by Kingston Council.
20 November 2024 First Kimchi School outside Korea set to come to Kingston Kingston Council has signed an agreement setting its ambition to bring the first Kimchi School outside Korea to Kingston, after welcoming a delegation from Nam-gu, in South Korea, to The Guildhall.