News
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New Leader appointed at Kingston Council
Councillor Andreas Kirsch, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Commissioning and ward councillor for Chessington South and Malden Rushett, has been chosen as Kingston Council’s new Leader.
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Food voucher support for vulnerable children to continue for October half term
Kingston Council is extending its holiday food voucher scheme to ensure vulnerable children and families across the borough can afford to buy food during the October half term.
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Three decades fighting racial inequality in Kingston: Spotlight on John Azah
John Azah has helped to shape modern black history in Kingston, having spent the last three decades working to tackle race inequality in the borough and across the country.
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Local charities on a winning streak as Kingston celebrates first Community Lottery draw
More than £11,000 has been raised for local good causes as Kingston Community Lottery had its first ever draw on Saturday 9 October.
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Notice of review of polling districts and polling places
Following the Local Government Boundary Commission’s review, the number of wards in the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames will increase from 16 to 19 at the next council elections in May 2022.
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Join the Kingston Climate Conversation
Kingston Council is asking communities to comment on its plans to help tackle climate change.
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Former Chessington councillor made Honorary Alderman of Royal Borough of Kingston
Patricia Bamford, who served as a councillor for 22 years, was made an Honorary Alderman of the Royal Borough of Kingston at the Full Council meeting on 12 October 2021.
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Deputy Leader Cllr Cobbett pledges support for Hate Crime Awareness Week
This week (9th-16th October) is National Hate Crime Awareness Week and, as a council, we stand in solidarity with this and aim to raise awareness of the issue of hate crime in our society.
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Mini Marathon Team Kingston success
There was lots to celebrate on Sunday 3 October when young runners from Kingston took part in the Virgin London Mini Marathon.
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Kingston Council introduces new specialist school places
Kingston Council has introduced 39 new school places for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.