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26 February 2024 Remarkable impact of local businesses celebrated at Kingston Borough Business Awards 2024 The vital role local businesses play in the economic and community life of the borough has been celebrated at the Kingston Borough Business Awards 2024.
05 February 2024 Kingston Council offers support to reduce cost of apprenticeships for local businesses Eligible businesses based in the Royal Borough of Kingston can access funding to pay for the training and assessment of their apprentices.
11 January 2024 Greener heating for a greener borough A 21st Century heating system installed at a council-run hostel in Chessington will keep its residents warm while cutting energy bills and helping to tackle climate change.
24 November 2023 Funding the future of community climate action Kingston Council has launched a new grant to help fund community groups taking action in support of the borough’s climate and biodiversity goals.
19 October 2023 From rags to riches - local business, KAPDAA uses AI to transform sustainable fashion A Kingston Green Business Community member is leading the way on preventing fabric waste, reducing emissions and creating wonderful products from unwanted material.
09 October 2023 Greening the future of business Kingston’s Green Business Community celebrates a year of collaboration while working towards a greener future.
29 June 2023 Kingston’s youth plant the seeds for a greener future Five projects run by Kingston’s Youth Council have been funded to help inspire climate action among the borough’s younger residents.
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.