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Local businesses have been recognised at the Kingston Borough Business Awards, celebrating the vital impact on the borough’s economy and the benefits they bring for communities.

A former PA Housing tenant has been required to repay more than £95,000 following an investigation into the unlawful subletting of her Kingston social housing property over eight years.

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.

Eligible businesses based in the Royal Borough of Kingston can access funding to pay for the training and assessment of their apprentices.

A total of £300,000 has been awarded to 18 local businesses for innovative initiatives that support growth and help develop the borough’s green economy.

Kingston has now doubled the number of permanent School Streets in the borough, from two to four, creating safer pick-ups and drop-offs at Alexandra Primary School and St Paul’s Primary School.

With High Street shops reopened after months of uncertainty and lockdown, Kingston’s town centres are now fighting back.

Kingston Council has joined other councils in the South London Partnership (SLP) to submit an urgent call for Government action in this month’s Spending Review.

The council has been accredited to the Good Business Charter, which demonstrates commitment to high quality employment responsibility, environmental standards, engaging suppliers and customer service.

This Great Big Green Week the council has announced it is in the early stages of plans to deliver green and affordable new homes on the Cattle Market car park.