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Surbiton Filter Bed Appeal

A developer says he’ll appeal against a decision, stopping him from building homes on Surbiton Filterbeds.

Hydro Properties, made the announcement after Kingston council rejected its plans. The developer wants to build 60 new homes and a marina on Portsmouth Road.

24 January

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23 January

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Councillors unanimously reject Surbiton floating homes plan

Councillors have tonight unanimously rejected plans for floating homes on the Surbiton filter beds.

Radio Jackie News: Surbiton Filter Beds Decision

Planning officers will be making their decision on a controversial development on the Surbiton Filter Beds tonight (Tuesday). Campaigners have been fighting against the development of floating homes and a new marina.

Early morning chip pan fire

Fire crews attended a home in Surbiton after a kitchen fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.

All three Kingston Blockbuster stores to close

All three Blockbuster stores in Kingston, Tolworth and Surbiton are slated for closure, according to administrator Deloitte.

22 January

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Berrylands by-election

Jan '70
Thu 1st

The by-election is being held following the death of Liberal Democrat representative Frances Moseley in December. The three main parties have already selected their candidates. Solicitor Sushila Abraham will stand as the Liberal Democrat nomination, while former bank manager Mike Head will carry the hopes of the Conservatives. Tony Banks, a sports journalist who has previously stood for election to Kingston Council, has been named as the Labour Party candidate.

See our list of election candidates.

Date set for Kingston Council by-election

A Kingston Council by-election will take place next month, it has been confirmed.