News
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Reopening Schools in Kingston
Following recent Government announcements, all Kingston primary schools are closed for most pupils. Secondary schools across Kingston have agreed a timetable for reopening.
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Kingston Council raises concerns about schools reopening
Kingston Council is totally baffled by the government’s decision to open Kingston’s primary schools next week - despite the borough having some of the highest COVID-19 rates in the country.
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Kingston Council launches £2m Business Restrictions Hardship Grant
This is in addition to the grants already available. Kingston Council has already paid out £32 million of grants this year to local businesses impacted by the periods of restrictions and lockdowns.
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New Tier 4 restrictions: A message from Kingston's Director of Public Health
Following the introduction of Tier 4 restrictions across London, Kingston Council's Director of Public Health, Iona Lidington, is encouraging everyone to follow the new rules and keep each other safe
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Coronavirus Winter Support Fund
Voluntary sector organisations can now submit project bids for up to £50,000 to create support programmes across the borough through Kingston's Coronavirus Winter Support Fund.
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Kingston Council’s Director of Public Health urges residents to think carefully this Christmas
As cases of Covid-19 increase dramatically in Kingston, people across the borough are encouraged to take extreme care in the run up to the festive period.
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New COVID-19 Testing Site in Kingston
A new walk-through COVID-19 test centre has opened in New Malden, increasing the testing capacity across the borough and making it easier for residents with symptoms to book a coronavirus test.
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Statement from the Leader of Kingston Council following announcement of new Tier 3 restrictions
From Wednesday, Kingston - along with all other London boroughs - will enter Tier 3 restrictions.
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Council launches a brand new version of its website
Kingston Council has launched its new website, providing a new look and feel, improved features and faster search, as well as greater accessibility for users with visual impairments.
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Shop safe this weekend to save lives and protect Kingston’s businesses
Rates of COVID-19 are rising in Kingston and across the capital, and there is a possibility that London will be placed in Tier 3 with stricter restrictions from 16 December.