Conservative Councillors campaigning for a better deal from Thames Water Tuesday, 3 December, 2024 The Thames Water sewer pipe in Kingston Vale has suffered yet another burst on the rising main in Derwent Avenue. This is the high pressure sewer pipe that carries sewage through the area and is connected to the pumping station on the (A3) Robin Hood Roundabout. Thames Water are working on the fault and to mitigate sewer flows through the area, tankers are taking flows from the network and... Local News
‘Cowardly’ LibDem councillors cut out residents from the decision making process 25th November 2024 At a recent Place Committee meeting, LibDem-run Kingston Council took a decision on a permanent road closure in Berrylands, much to the frustration of thousands... Local News
LibDems force through secret plans for £5million works to New Malden roundabout without consultation 7th October 2024 Kingston’s LibDem-run Council is forcing through secret plans for £5,000,000 of highways works for the Fountain Roundabout in New Malden. The details of the... Local News
Lime bike parking: Some positive news, but don't expect a quick fix 7th October 2024 There is some encouraging news regarding the ongoing problems with Lime rental bikes being left inconsiderately blocking pavements , although don’t expect... Local News
Lime bikes: A great idea poorly managed 27th September 2024 We are having lots of people contacting us with complaints about Lime bikes that are left inconsiderately blocking pavements. A particular area of concern is... Local News
Kingston Council finally removes graffiti from New Malden car park, but don’t expect permanent improvements 10th September 2024 Kingston Council has finally removed offensive graffiti from Blagdon Road public car park, after more than 6 months of waiting. The issue was raised by... Local News
Offensive graffiti finally removed after Kingston Council shamed into action 8th September 2024 Councillor Ian George is celebrating success after offensive graffiti was finally cleared from Victoria Road after more than 6 months. Conservative councillor... Local News
Pedestrians put in danger as Kingston Council fail to act on dangerous crossing 14th May 2024 Kingston Council has failed to act on fixing a dangerous pedestrian crossing outside busy Norbiton Train Station for nine months – and counting. One of the... Local News
Kingston Council Budget 2024: Conservative response from Cllr Ian George 1st March 2024 LibDen-run Kingston Council forced through their budget at a meeting of the full Council on the 29th February 2024. The response from Conservative Councillor... Local News
Kingston Council Budget 2024: Conservative response from Cllr Rowena Bass 1st March 2024 LibDen-run Kingston Council forced through their budget at a meeting of the full Council on the 29th February 2024. The response from Cllr Rowena Bass, the... Local News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
