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.
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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.
Fasting, assignments and fitness: Three students on Ramadan’s challenges
The end of February marked the start of Ramadan for millions of people worldwide. Many Muslim students have to navigate the challenges that Ramadan might present during a busy academic period.
Shrovetide football: Kingston’s lost tradition?
On both Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, hundreds of men and women would gather in Kingston’s Market Square, awaiting the sound of the Pancake Bell.
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.
Watch: GoodGym Kingston cleans up Canbury Community Garden
GoodGym is an organisation that encourages its members to get fit whilst doing good.
Kingston’s GoodGym members regularly visit Canbury Community Garden, a volunteer-run space on the riverside.
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.
Signposts rewritten: Local artist turns disused signage into art
Kingston residents may have noticed unusual road signs as they go about their daily lives, and it’s all down to award-winning performer and artist Kim Noble.
Falling fertility rates: Three young people on their reasons for waiting to have children
The uncertainty of the job market, inflation and the pressure to find the right partner are just some of the reasons behind why less and less young people are choosing to have children.
