Kingston Council Budget 2025: Conservative response by Cllr Rowena Bass Thursday, 27 February, 2025 LibDem-run Kingston Council forced through their budget at a meeting of the full Council on the 27th February 2025. The response from Conservative Councillor Rowena Bass was as follows: Thank you, Madam Mayor for letting me speak and I would also like to thank officers for their help and the briefings they gave us. This is yet another disappointing budget from the LDs. With a maximum council tax... Local News
Kingston Council Budget 2025: Conservative response by Cllr Ian George 27th February 2025 LibDem-run Kingston Council forced through their budget at a meeting of the full Council on the 27th February 2024. The response from Conservative Councillor... Local News
Planning application for replacement Kingfisher pool approved 5 years after closure 14th February 2025 The planning application for the replacement Kingfisher pool and leisure centre was approved by the Planning Committee this week. The Kingfisher closed more... Local News
Conservative Councillors campaigning for a better deal from Thames Water 3rd December 2024 The Thames Water sewer pipe in Kingston Vale has suffered yet another burst on the rising main in Derwent Avenue. This is the high pressure sewer pipe that... Local News
‘Cowardly’ LibDem councillors cut out residents from the decision making process 25th November 2024 At a recent Place Committee meeting, LibDem-run Kingston Council took a decision on a permanent road closure in Berrylands, much to the frustration of thousands... Local News
LibDems force through secret plans for £5million works to New Malden roundabout without consultation 7th October 2024 Kingston’s LibDem-run Council is forcing through secret plans for £5,000,000 of highways works for the Fountain Roundabout in New Malden. The details of the... Local News
Lime bike parking: Some positive news, but don't expect a quick fix 7th October 2024 There is some encouraging news regarding the ongoing problems with Lime rental bikes being left inconsiderately blocking pavements , although don’t expect... Local News
Lime bikes: A great idea poorly managed 27th September 2024 We are having lots of people contacting us with complaints about Lime bikes that are left inconsiderately blocking pavements. A particular area of concern is... Local News
Kingston Council finally removes graffiti from New Malden car park, but don’t expect permanent improvements 10th September 2024 Kingston Council has finally removed offensive graffiti from Blagdon Road public car park, after more than 6 months of waiting. The issue was raised by... Local News
Offensive graffiti finally removed after Kingston Council shamed into action 8th September 2024 Councillor Ian George is celebrating success after offensive graffiti was finally cleared from Victoria Road after more than 6 months. Conservative councillor... Local News
Conservative response to Labour's Emergency Budget 26th March 2025 Read Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride’s response to Labour’s Emergency Budget, explaining why we are in economic disarray National News
Kemi Launches our 2025 Local Elections Campaign 26th March 2025 At a speech in Buckinghamshire on March 20th Kemi Badenoch spoke about what's at stake in the local elections on May 1st National News
Kemi Launches the Policy Renewal Programme 18th March 2025 At a speech in London Kemi Badenoch launched the Policy Renewal Programme, the largest policy exercise in a generation National News
Kemi’s statement on Ukraine 3rd March 2025 Ukraine is fighting for the same freedom, democracy and sovereignty we enjoy in the UK – we must support them National News
Kemi’s speech on foreign policy 25th February 2025 Kemi's keynote speech on foreign policy National News
Kemi gives a speech at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Conference 18th February 2025 On Monday 17th February 2025 Kemi gave a speech outlining how important it is for the West to robustly defend its values National News
