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We are celebrating National Tree Week (27 November to 5 December), the UK’s largest annual tree celebration. This marks the start of our winter tree planting season (November to March each year).

Kingston Council has approved proposals to lease part of the Kingsmeadow site in Norbiton and part of the Moor Lane Centre site in Chessington to establish two much needed new schools in the borough.

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.

There was lots to celebrate on Sunday 3 October when young runners from Kingston took part in the Virgin London Mini Marathon.

All four of Kingston’s neighbourhood committees have come together to fund 1,440 meal kits for families in need, following an application by Voices of Hope, a local charity.

Two new contracts have been awarded to Glendale Services for green space management and Advanced Tree Services for arboricultural services.

Innovative Internet of Things (IoT) camera sensors will be installed as part of the InnOvaTe Project in 10 housing sites across the borough to discourage fly tipping.

Cllr Caroline Kerr, Leader of Kingston Council, pledges to support those fleeing the tragic events in Afghanistan. She said:

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 Council has agreed funding to support vulnerable children and families over the summer break.