We know this is a challenging time with increasing costs for everyone.
Kingston Council is working closely with a range of community organisations to provide as much support as we can.
There’s lots of help available - including money advice, mental health support and access to local foodbanks.
Complete our survey and let us know how you are being affected by cost of living pressures, so we can try and improve the support available.
We will use your feedback and work...More
Local and RHS Gold Medal award winning landscape architects, Davies White Ltd have been appointed to lead the next phase of designs for Memorial Gardens. This work will build on the in person and online engagement workshops they hosted about the site with Kingston First in 2021, and will respond to the important feedback we heard from local communities, stakeholders and businesses.
The project is continuing to use a co-design approach, working with local communities to shape the design,...More
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 our plans to transform three additional playgrounds: Blagdon Road Open Space, England Way Playground in New Malden...More
We are proud to be working in partnership with Kingston First, the town centre’s business improvement district, to transform Eagle Brewery Wharf on Kingston’s riverside into a place where everyone can unwind, enjoy and connect with nature.
The ambition for Eagle Brewery Wharf is to create a well-loved, inclusive and activated space in a key riverside location in Kingston. The proposals build on the natural setting by maximising greenery and biodiversity and connecting the site with...More
Thames Water are holding a public consultation on proposed sites for Teddington Direct River Abstraction (DRA).
They have evaluated potential sites for the new structures, pipelines and shafts that they think would be needed for the project. Project updates, proposals, supporting documents and further information about what they are consulting on can be found here https://thames-wrmp.co.uk/tdra/
There are 3 ways to have your say. Closes 11 December 2023.
Online: click...More
Over the last few years Government legislation has been published with the aim of banning or restricting a variety of single-use plastic products, in order to help protect the environment and promote sustainability.
Examples include:
A ban on plastic microbeads in cosmetics
A ban on plastic earbuds
A ban on plastic drink stirrers
Restrictions on plastic bag use.
New legislation came into place on 1 October 2023 concerning the following single-use plastic...More
Kingston’s Draft Tall Buildings Strategy is an evidence base document that supports the preparation of Kingston’s new Local Plan and its policies, which will be used to guide all future development in the borough.
Kingston is a highly constrained borough and in order to support the construction of new homes we need to make the most of the sites where development is possible and protect other areas such as our Green Belt.
As we expect future new development to include some tall...More
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...More
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...More
New and Old Malden
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...More
Share your thoughts on options to manage parking in your area
We want everyone to feel our streets are spaces where they can breathe clean air, walk safely and feel connected to the local community. Parking management in our neighbourhoods ensures streets are safer for all users, help residents and visitors have fair access to parking and can reduce congestion.
In 2019 a Permit Parking Area (PPA) was first introduced into Alpha Road, Britannia Road, Browns Road, King Charles...More
Suicide is always a devastating event, both for the person who takes their own life and for their family and friends. Many others involved in providing support and care, as well as witnesses, first responders and beyond will feel the impact.
Kingston’s last Suicide Prevention strategy was published in 2016 and expires in March 2024. There is also now a new national strategy ‘Suicide prevention in England: 5-year cross-sector strategy ’ which was published on 11 Sept 2023.
...More
As part of developing Kingston Upon Thames' Evening and Night Time Economy Strategy, we're conducting a survey to gather insights, preferences, and concerns about the borough after 6pm.
This strategy will look at various aspects of the borough after dusk, including:
The Night Time Economy (The night time economy refers to the range of economic activities that take place during the evening and early morning hours. It encompasses a diverse spectrum of industries and...More
In 2025 Kingston will mark the 1100th anniversary of the crowning of King Athelstan, the first King of England, with a borough-wide celebration.
The six month programme of cultural events and activities will launch in Spring 2025 and will be created in collaboration with local communities. As well as amplifying some of the great things already taking place, we want to hear your ideas on how we should celebrate contemporary Kingston’s past, present and future.
We will...More
Kingston and North Kingston
Neighbourhood Community Grants of up to £3,000 per application, are available to fund projects/ activities/ services to benefit communities in Kingston and North Kingston. £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...More
Our vision is to create a cleaner, greener Kingston and our streets play a major role in this plan. School Streets limit motor vehicle access to the school gates around school start and finish times making it safer and easier for children and their families to walk, cycle or scoot. They reduce local traffic and parking congestion and engine idling, which improves air quality.
We have a planned trial at Ellingham Primary School (SS12), which will include part of Ellingham Road, from the...More
Our vision is to create a cleaner, greener Kingston and our streets play a major role in this plan. School Streets limit motor vehicle access to the school gates around school start and finish times making it safer and easier for children and their families to walk, cycle or scoot. They reduce local traffic and parking congestion and engine idling, which improves air quality.
We have a planned school street trial at St Philip's School (SS11), which will include Harrow Close and...More
Join our Kingston Let’s Talk Residents’ Panel and share your views and experiences to help improve our services and continue to make Kingston a great place to live, work or study.
A residents' panel is a group of people who are actively willing to engage with us either face-to-face, over the phone or online to help improve council services and our borough.
We run the Kingston Residents’ Panel to consult with, carry out research and inform people on matters of local interest...More