News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
