Welcome to Kingston: Let's Talk
Here you will find out Kingston Council's latest consultations and engagement opportunities. Have your say on local issues that matter to you and help shape decision-making in Kingston upon Thames.
We will also keep this website updated with the results and outcomes of your feedback.
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Featured engagement opportunities and consultations
Canbury Gardens shared pedestrian and cycle path trial
A shared path for pedestrians and cyclists has been installed in the historic green flag park Canbury Gardens for a one year trial period. The shared path has been created on the existing footpath so that cyclists and pedestrians can both use this route. The aim is to make the park safer and more enjoyable for all users. During the trial we want to hear feedback from park users about your experiences using the shared path. The shared path, if it becomes permanent, will allow...
Community Parks Programme
As part of our ongoing work to improve and enhance our green spaces, we're investing £1.3million in our borough's parks. So far, through our Community Parks Programme we have delivered a range of improvement works including footpath resurfacing, playground makeovers and the installation of outdoor gyms in eight green spaces across the borough. We are delighted to announce the upcoming transformation the playground at Green Lane Recreation Playground (New Malden) and the creation of a...
Your ideas for South of the Borough
We want to hear your ideas! South of the Borough is made up of three wards: Hook and Chessington North King George’s and Sunray Chessington South and Malden Rushett How do you think we can improve the parks, streets and open spaces? Is there a local project which you think would improve the lives of residents and attract businesses to the area? We are updating the South of the Borough Neighbourhood Community plan , and want to find out how you think we...
Open engagement opportunities and consultations
Kingston Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment
We want to hear how you access and use pharmacy services in Kingston to help us continue to develop them to best serve the borough's needs. Your feedback will help shape Kingston's Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, which identifies what the current needs are for pharmaceutical services, as well as how accessible they are, and puts in place recommendations for future provision. The questionnaire should take no longer than five...
Your ideas for Surbiton
We want to hear your ideas! How do you think we can improve Surbiton’s parks, streets and open spaces? Is there a local project which you think would improve the lives of residents and attract businesses to the area? We are updating the Surbiton Neighbourhood Community plan, which is almost three years old, and want to find out how you think we can continue to make Surbiton an even better place to live, work and study. The community plan is used by the Surbiton...
Community Parks Programme
As part of our ongoing work to improve and enhance our green spaces, we're investing £1.3million in our borough's parks. So far, through our Community Parks Programme we have delivered a range of improvement works including footpath resurfacing, playground makeovers and the installation of outdoor gyms in eight green spaces across the borough. We are delighted to announce the upcoming transformation the playground at Green Lane Recreation Playground (New Malden) and the creation of a...
Recommissioning the short breaks service for children and young people
Achieving for Children, which run the borough’s children’s services, is asking for views on the provision of Saturday, holiday and after school club activities, referred to as ‘Aiming High Short Break’ schemes. Short breaks provide children with disabilities and young people with fun, enjoyment and a chance to be with friends while their parents and carers get a break from caring. They come in many different forms, ranging from an overnight stay in a residential centre or...
Neighbourhood Community Grants (South of the Borough)
South of the Borough Neighbourhood Community Grants of up to £3,000 per application, are available to fund projects/ activities/ services to benefit communities in South of the Borough. £20,000 in total is available per annum, which is reduced as Neighbourhood Community Grants are awarded throughout the financial year. Groups are able to submit one grant application every year. Events can include: events in community halls to celebrate or raise awareness of important...
Neighbourhood Community Grants (Surbiton)
Surbiton Neighbourhood Community Grants of up to £3,000 per application, are available to fund projects/ activities/ services to benefit communities in Surbiton. £20,000 in total is available per annum, which is reduced as Neighbourhood Community Grants are awarded throughout the financial year. Groups are able to submit one grant application every year. Events can include: events in community halls to celebrate or raise awareness of important causes events to support...
Our Streets
Our Streets play a major role in our vision for a Greener Kingston. We want everyone to feel our streets are spaces where they can breathe clean air, walk safely and feel connected to the local community.
We really want your views and suggestions for our programmes to improve Kingston’s neighbourhoods for everyone.
Closed activities
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Kingston to New Malden Cycle Route
Our vision is to create a cleaner, greener Kingston and our streets play a major role in this plan. We are committed to making cycling and other forms of active travel attractive, safe and accessible for as many people as possible, providing travel options that help tackle the impacts of climate...
Closed 27 October 2024
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Cambridge Road Estate Phase 2
The Cambridge Road Estate (CRE) regeneration received consent in July 2022, and Phase 1 of construction is now well underway. Later this year, Countryside will be submitting a Reserved Matters Application (RMA) for Phase 2 to the Local Planning Authority. With outline consent approved for...
Closed 25 October 2024
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Ely Close and Cambridge Avenue Proposed Parking Schemes
Our vision is to create a cleaner, greener Kingston and our streets play a major role in this plan. We want everyone to feel our streets are spaces where they can breathe clean air, walk safely and feel connected to the local community. Several reports and a petition were received regarding...
Closed 24 October 2024
We asked, you said, we did
Below are outcomes for some of the issues we've recently asked about.
We asked
What do you think of the plans for a shared use pedestrian and cycle path in Canbury Gardens?
You said
Over 130 people responded to the survey. Those in favour of the trial commented:
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Existing cycle route is in a poor condition
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Conflict already exists between pedestrians and cyclists accessing the riverside
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Lack of clarity and signage
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Support for rewilding and improving the path beside the river and pedestrianising this
Some respondents expressed concern about the trial. The comments raised included:
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Concern about potential increase in conflict between pedestrians and cyclists and particular concern about the impact of the trail shared use path on blind and partially sighted people, wheelchair users, children, dogs, elderly and less mobile people.
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Prefer to have segregated paths for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Prefer cycling to be banned from Canbury Gardens altogether and for cyclists to use Lower Ham Road.
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Concern about the speed of cyclists using the trial shared path.
We did
As part of the engagement and in response to the feedback received we've taken a number of steps to address many of the issues raised:
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Held a site meeting with representatives of local groups for people with visual impairments to discuss the proposal and what could be done to address their concerns. We will hold regular meetings together during the trial in order to capture any additional works that may be needed.
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Added more tactile paving to the plan at entrance points and meeting points with other internal pathways.
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Updated the plan to include additional signage to support the trial scheme, that will encourage cyclists to slow down as they enter the shared use area.
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Updated the plan to include encouraging those who wish to cycle via a faster route to be encouraged to use Lower Ham Road as an alternative.
This updated plan was taken to Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee on 28 November 2023 and approved for a 1 year trial. Weather permitting work will being on site to install the trial shared pathway from 22 January 2024. We will open a new survey to collect your feedback from using the shared pathway once it is in place.
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