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Format: 2024-03-28
Format: 2024-03-28

Final recommendations published for The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council.

A map of proposed ward boundaries

The Local Government Boundary Commission has published its final recommendations for new electoral arrangements for Kingston upon Thames Council.

Appeal for information following unexplained death of a 15-year-old boy in Kingston

Alfie Lawton

Detectives investigating the tragic death of 15-year-old Alfie Lawton are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Railway worker, 30, dies after being hit by passenger train near Surbiton

The Network Rail worker was struck by a South Western Railway train near Surbiton at around 11.30am today

Six new Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation proposed for Kingston

Following an independent review of the borough’s Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs) last year, six additional wildlife areas have been formally recommended to receive SINC status.

Grant awarded for a new boardwalk in the Six Acre Meadow

One of the Borough’s oldest hay meadows is set to benefit from a new and improved walkway thanks to funding provided by Kingston Council as part of its Community Grants Programme.

Hunt for fake vaccine fraudster who injected 92 year old woman

Suspected vacine fraudster CCTV image

A fraudster claiming to work for the NHS injected a 92-year-old woman with a fake Covid-19 vaccine, City of London Police has said.

Have you seen wanted man Robert Beecham?

Wanted man Robert Beecham

Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding Robert Beecham, 46 from Chessington who is wanted on account of breaching bail conditions.

Christmas waste and recycling collection day

Collections will return to normal from Monday 18 January 2021.

Kingston Council working to create affordable housing

Kingston Council is working with RHP to deliver three new residential development schemes that will bring 106 new affordable homes to the Royal Borough over the next two years.

Consultation on Article 4 Direction at Seething Wells Filter Beds

Kingston Council is using its planning powers to protect Seething Wells Filter Beds in Surbiton from potential harm to local biodiversity.