Kingston Council has defied biting criticism from Communities and Local Government Minister Eric Pickles to confirm a rise in council tax of almost 2%. Mr
Category: Politics
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
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 6th 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. The council claim the refurbishment, which has
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. Councillor
Low turnout for Surrey’s police elections
Kevin Hurley, the independent candidate and ex-policeman beat Conservative Julie Isles to become Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner. However, the real controversy was the lack
Council promises to protect poorest from council tax rise
The Council has promised to protect Kingston’s most vulnerable residents from a rise in council tax. Kingston Council has vowed to ensure that residents on
Residents Urged to Speak Up About Constituency Boundary Changes
Residents of Kingston and Surbiton are being encouraged to have their say over new boundaries for their constituency. The Independent Boundary Commission is urging the
Kingston Rejects Changes to Planning Laws
Kingston Council has joined neighbouring councils Sutton and Richmond in rejecting government proposals to relax planning laws. The coalition recently announced that planning regulations are
Derelict Bingo Hall “Will not be a Nightclub”
A two year battle over the future of the former Gala bingo hall came to an end last week as relieved residents heard it would
