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27 June 2023 Making buildings retro-fit for a greener future As part of its work to tackle climate change and move toward a carbon neutral future, the council is improving the energy efficiency of the buildings it manages and maintains.
26 June 2023 Church groups “look to the heavens” to tackle climate change and save money Two churches in Surbiton are looking to install solar panels with the help of Kingston Council and the local community group, Transition Town Kingston.
08 June 2023 Shining a light on Kingston’s greener future As part of its work to tackle climate change and protect the environment, the council is replacing the borough’s ageing street lighting with modern LEDs which will save money and cut carbon emissions.
18 May 2023 Kingston’s proposed District Heat Network named as ‘key growth project’ for the future of London Kingston Council is continuing its work with Thames Water to create England's first district heat network to use waste heat from sewage treatment.
16 May 2023 Kingston Trading Standards investigations help keep borough safer for communities A rogue used car dealership in New Malden has been put out of business and its victims fully compensated thanks to a successful investigation by Kingston Council Trading Standards.
12 May 2023 Kingston’s Efficient Homes Show, building a greener future together The council, Kingston Green Business Community and local organisations have teamed up to create the borough’s first ever Efficient Homes Show, taking place at Hollyfield School in Surbiton on 20 May.
24 April 2023 Lights, camera, conservation action! A new wildlife camera network is coming to Kingston to help better understand and protect the borough’s most elusive residents.
24 April 2023 Robin Hutchinson made Honorary Freeman of Royal Borough of Kingston In front of the full council meeting on 18 April, Robin Hutchinson MBE was made Honorary Freeman of Royal Borough of Kingston.
20 April 2023 SMART project to save local hospitality businesses up to £6,000 a year while tackling climate change Up to 27 businesses in Surbiton will be taking part in a pilot project which will help them cut their business costs and greenhouse gas emissions related to food waste.
17 February 2023 A broken toaster, calculator and teddy bear take a trip to the library… A community Repair Café has opened at Kingston Library, helping residents save money, reduce waste and tackle climate change.
