Kingston Courier

Kingston Council is "morally bankrupt" and "reckless" says Tory Councillor

A Kingston conservative councillor has lambasted the Royal Borough as a “morally bankrupt” and outdated 18^th century administration with a “reckless” attitude to spending.

Kingston defies minister to raise council tax

Kingston Council has defied biting criticism from Communities and Local Government Minister Eric Pickles to confirm a rise in council tax of almost 2%.

Lib Dem Berrylands campaign outshines Eastleigh

Forget Eastleigh, Thursday’s by-election in Berrylands sends a resounding message that the Liberal Democrats are far from ready to roll over and give up the fight.

Kingston councillor calls Primark customers "chavs"

A local Tory councillor caused a furore when he called Primark’s customers “chavs” during a Kingston Town Neighbourhood meeting on 6^th February.

Council recommends new street light design

Residents in Surbiton have helped choose a replacement design for street lights through a public vote and consultation.

Bowel disease survivor becomes only Conservative hospital governor

A Tory councillor who made a miraculous recovery from a life-threatening illness in Kingston Hospital has been elected to the hospital’s Council of Governors.