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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.
27 September 2024 Kingston takes action to protect essential services in face of huge financial challenges for London councils Kingston Council is facing stark choices as it continues to confront the financial crisis facing local authorities and seeks to protect essential services.
24 September 2024 New waste and recycling contract to continue high quality services and help borough meet green targets Kingston Council has reappointed Veolia as waste and recycling collection, street cleansing and winter gritting contractor for the next eight years.
12 September 2024 Boost for nature with ponds restorations across the borough Over the past couple of months, Kingston Council has been working closely with local volunteering groups to restore a number of local ponds around the borough.
09 September 2024 WISE solutions introduced to tackle fly tipping and littering in the borough A new team of uniformed environmental enforcement officers is out on patrol across the Royal Borough of Kingston to help keep the streets and riverside clean and pleasant for residents and visitors.
05 September 2024 Mayor’s Charitable Trust named Charity of the Year for Kingston Half Marathon and 10k The Mayor's Charitable Trust has been selected as the ‘Charity of the Year’ for the 2024 Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Kingston Half Marathon and 10k.
02 September 2024 Are you climate ready? Sustainable September returns to Kingston Residents are encouraged to take part in a month-long campaign, aimed at helping people understand and adapt to the challenges climate change brings.