Whats on in Kingston upon Thames Local News
2 Long Ditton homes could be replaced by 14‑flat apartment block
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Elmbridge Borough Council this week. Surrey Comet | Kingston …
VOTE – would south Londoners vote Labour if Andy Burnham is its leader?
Sir Keir Starmer has stepped down as Labour leader and prime minister – but do south Londoners think they would vote Labour if Andy Burnham took over? Surrey Comet | Kingston …
Couple mark golden wedding anniversary after 50 years of marriage
Colin and Linda Deadman from Kingston celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June 5, having married in 1976 at St Peter’s Church, Kingston. Surrey Comet | Kingston …
‘This is our plan for Kingston – homes, jobs and a net zero future’
Kingston Council leader Andreas Kirsch outlines plans for new homes, green jobs and net zero targets, alongside investment in transport, parks and community support. Surrey Comet | Kingston …
Third term in charge of Kingston for Lib Dems
The Lib Dems have kept their large majority in another South London stronghold, securing a comfortable victory in Kingston for the third term in a row. Surrey Comet | Kingston …
Boy, 16, in hospital after stabbing on busy road in Kingston
A 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Kingston near Richmond Road. Surrey Comet | Kingston …
Which south west London borough had the most crime last month?
Metropolitan Police figures have revealed which south west London borough recorded the highest number of criminal offences in February. Surrey Comet | Kingston …
‘How we are keeping Kingston’s children and adults safe and the borough green’
Kingston Council leader Cllr Andreas Kirsch on setting its budget amid government underfunding, prioritising Adult Social Care, Children’s Services, council homes, and green spaces. Surrey Comet | Kingston …
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Get Surrey
- Eligibility for Surrey school places could change under new council plans
by surreylive@reachplc.com (Victoria Shipp) on October 9, 2026 at 4:39 pmThe proposals set out which students should be prioritised and change the specific requirements for two schools
- Runnymede Borough Council's finance risk as 'significant number of leases' set to expire next year
by surreylive@reachplc.com (Chris Caulfield) on October 9, 2026 at 4:39 pmThe council has borrowed £587m and makes £29m a year from its investments - but interest repayments cost about half of that.
- Doctor explains how to tell if it's flu or Covid as cases surge
by surreylive@reachplc.com (Kate Lally) on October 9, 2026 at 3:53 pmA doctor has explained how to tell whether you have Covid or the flu, as a variant dubbed 'American Covid' is spreading in the UK
- Surrey exceeding its tree planting targets, climate change report says
by surreylive@reachplc.com (James Moules) on October 9, 2026 at 2:16 pmMore than 800,000 new trees have been planted across Surrey over the past five years- overshooting the council’s own target, according to a report.
- 600 homes in tiny Guildford village move a step closer as plans submitted
by surreylive@reachplc.com (Victoria Shipp) on October 9, 2026 at 2:12 pmDevelopers have officially submitted outline proposals for a huge new neighbourhood on a site that has been at the centre of a long running planning debate
The Surrey Comet
- Kingston launches forum to give older people a stronger voice in borough planningby Cllr Kirsch on October 6, 2026 at 10:34 am
Kingston launches its Age Friendly Forum, giving older people a stronger voice on healthy ageing, social care and community transport. Next meeting November 9.
- Kingston e-bike contract faces calls for affordable fares and marked parking baysby Cllr James Giles on October 1, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Kingston Council’s e-bike contract is up for renewal, with calls for cheaper fares, marked parking bays, better enforcement and support for low-income riders.
- Kingston adds 15 electrical recycling points as 570 tonnes are wrongly discardedby robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett on October 1, 2026 at 11:12 am
Kingston Council opens 15 small electrical recycling drop-off points with Relove Technology, helping residents tackle e-waste and support reuse borough-wide.
- County Hall redevelopment subject to new monitoring report applicationby robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett on September 30, 2026 at 5:31 pm
Kingston Council validates County Hall planning application 26/01908/CLC, covering post-construction monitoring for its redevelopment in Kingston upon Thames.
- Kingston Council validates plans for homes, office conversion and tree worksby robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett on September 24, 2026 at 5:28 pm
Latest Kingston Council planning applications include home extensions, an office-to-residential conversion, roof amendments and tree works across the borough.
