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07 August 2024 Kingston celebrates a summer of sport and fun with the launch of free ParkPlay Kingston Council is launching its first weekly ParkPlay on Saturday 17 August at the Sunray Community Centre in Tolworth. ParkPlay is two hours of FREE active community games for people of all ages.
30 July 2024 Kingston celebrates internationally recognised awards for two local green spaces Canbury Gardens and Churchfields Recreation Ground awarded coveted Green Flag Awards as they are officially recognised as two of the country’s best parks.
24 July 2023 Kingston Council celebrates internationally recognised award for Canbury Gardens Canbury Gardens has been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as it is officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks.
09 January 2023 Council officer and local campaigners recognised in New Years Honours List 2023 The Programme Director for the new community leisure complex in Kingston town centre has been made an MBE in King Charles' first New Year honours list.
05 July 2022 New Councillor Champions to advocate for borough’s diverse communities Following the recent elections, Kingston Council has announced its’ new set of advocates to act as champions for key groups and issues across the community.
18 May 2021 Open for Fitness The Royal Borough of Kingston, along with Places Leisure, are delighted that The Malden Centre, Tolworth Recreation Centre, and Weir Archer Athletics and Fitness Centre have now reopened.
09 March 2021 Council secures £320k funding towards supporting our leisure operator during COVID-19 Kingston Council has successfully secured £320,000 of funding to help with the ongoing financial support for our leisure operator.
01 December 2020 Cllr Tricia Bamford steps down after 22-years serving Chessington's residents and businesses First elected to the Council in May 1998, Patricia Bamford is retiring after dedicating 22-years of service to the community in Chessington, Malden Rushett and the surrounding areas.
17 November 2020 Natural not cultivated: a new vision for Kingston’s green spaces Almost 400 residents had their say on how they would like to see the borough’s open spaces managed in the future with overwhelming support for wildlife friendly adjustments.