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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.
16 August 2024 Kingston Adult Education praised in latest Ofsted report Kingston Adult Education, Kingston Council's adult education service, has once again been recognised as a good provider in their latest Ofsted inspection.
07 August 2024 Statement from the Mayor of Kingston on unrest around the country The Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames condemns unrest taking place around the country and reiterates commitment to standing together with all communities.
07 August 2024 Kingston celebrates a summer of sport and fun with the launch of free ParkPlay Kingston Council is launching its first weekly ParkPlay on Saturday 17 August at the Sunray Community Centre in Tolworth. ParkPlay is two hours of FREE active community games for people of all ages.