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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.
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.
