Kingston Council has approved proposals to raise council tax by almost five per cent, retaining its position as the most expensive borough in London, according to government data.
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Mayor Liz Green: ‘As much as it’s non-political, I cannot change who I am’
This Women’s History Month, The Kingston Courier spoke to the Mayor of Kingston about trailblazing women, imposter syndrome and having to stay neutral on issues that matter.
Council promises to ‘strengthen’ processes after fraud risk revealed
An external audit has found that Kingston Council’s financial transaction records are not properly regulated, meaning that there is a high risk that some transactions are mismanaged or even fraudulent.
Kingston Council approves application for new leisure centre
Planning application for the revamp of Kingfisher Leisure Centre has been approved by the council with construction expected to begin this spring.
Designed by award-winning architect Roberts Limbrick, the sustainability-designed building, featuring both two-and-three-storey parts, will include a 25m eight-lane swimming pool with a movable floor, a 20m training pool with a splash zone, a fitness gym, a cycling studio, two squash courts, multi-purpose activity studios, indoor soft play areas and an upgraded play area in Fairfield East Green Space.
Patients happy to ‘go home early’ as Kingston Hospital plans more virtual wards
Kingston Hospital has announced it aims to increase the number of NHS virtual ward patients to 200 a month, in line with the NHS England target.
Kingston Council approves plans for rewilding of Tolworth Court Farm Fields
Tolworth Court Farm, Kingston’s largest nature reserve, will be rewilded as part of the Wetland Restoration Project after Kingston Council rubber-stamped the application. The plans
Kingston resident’s waste collection issues with Veolia finally resolved
A Kingston resident has had her bin collection issues resolved after several months of back and forth with the provider, Veolia.
Kingston Council holds charity tech recycling scheme
Kingston council has partnered with e-waste recycling company Relove Technology, inviting residents to hand over unwanted tech to be reused or recycled.
Plans for children’s care home a ‘step in the right direction’
Kingston Council has announced plans for a children’s care home in Surbiton, which is expected to open in early 2026 subject to planning permission.
The proposed home has been praised by Become, a charity that supports children in care and care-leavers.
Kingston residents remember England’s first king
The six-month programme of events launched as Kingston 2025 will begin in May and include a Saxon fayre, a town tournament, a carnival and a river cultures festival.
