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As part of Kingston's continuing support of local businesses, the council is asking for views on extending and renewing local planning controls to protect shops from being converted into housing. 

Thousands of students across the borough are receiving their A-Level and GCSE results this week. In recognition of their resilience and achievements during a challenging academic year, the council is paying tribute to Kingston students.

Kingston residents and communities are encouraged to visit the council’s roadshow of events taking place this summer, to give their views on what they would like the borough to look like in the future

Delivery of New Malden’s new town square began this week, commencing 2 August, as part of the first phase of the Cocks Crescent development.

A fleet of 13 electric vans is expected to annually reduce the council’s carbon emissions by 25 tonnes and save £46,000 over the next three years.

Residents tell the story of the pandemic - in pictures

Following the council’s recent decision to make the trial scheme on King Charles Road in Surbiton permanent, the next steps for the Kingston Town schemes have now been agreed.

Since its introduction in September 2020, the trial scheme has created a safer, quieter space for pedestrians and cyclists and is now set to become a permanent fixture.

Kingston’s Library Service has been announced as a finalist in the Digital Transformation category for their work to engage a wider audience through a new digital library offer.

The proposed introduction of a £15 administrative fee for new and replacement standard waste and recycling containers has been withdrawn.