Despite Kingston having one of the lowest percentages of child poverty in England, figures are set to rise due to “weak” government strategy, a national
Category: Politics
Local protest set to win battle against Muslim Centre
A proposed Muslim community centre in Hook faces rejection after a 232-strong petition was launched against it by local residents. Locals collected 232 signatures to
Senior Surrey councillors sacked from Cabinet
Two senior councillors have been ordered to step down from their high profile cabinet positions and referred to the council’s Standards Committee. Denise Saliagopoulos, previously
Diane Abbott visits Surbiton to rally against NHS bill
Diane Abbott, Shadow Minister for Public Health and MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington, visited Surbiton to rally support against the governments’ NHS reform bill.
Edward Davey MP enters cabinet office
MP for Kingston and Surbiton, Edward Davey, has become secretary of state for energy and climate change. Mr Davey, who has represented Surbiton since 1997,
Council bids to cut child poverty in Norbiton
Kingston Council has established a pilot project in Norbiton to improve the quality of life of over 700 children living in child poverty.
Tribute paid to Councillor James White
Kingston Council has paid tribute to Councillor James White, who died on November 8, with a minute’s silence at Council on Tuesday.Mayor Patrick Codd asked
Cheap alcohol to be banned from shops and bars in the New Year
In an effort to cut crime rates and curb alcohol abuse the government has announced that from April next year drinks will no longer be
