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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.
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.
18 November 2024 Kingston approves completion of New Malden to Kingston cycle route Kingston Council has approved revised plans to complete a significant missing part of the borough’s cycle network to deliver safe, joined up routes across its neighbourhoods.
14 November 2024 On track to deliver - another step closer to leisure centre for Kingston A planning application has now been submitted for the new leisure centre for Kingston town centre - bringing delivery of the exciting community facility another step closer.
