Crescent Road: Update and new restriction times Monday, 27 April, 2026 Kingston Council has finally installed the signs to reduce the no-entry from Kingston Hill into Crescent Road from 24/7 to 7:30-9:30am Monday to Friday. It is an improvement, but still unnecessary to close the road at all. Unfortunately, the introduction of the revised hours was delayed by the actions of the Independents. Thank you to the 800+ residents who responded to the official council... Local News
Conservative motion to protect Kingston, as LibDems drag their heels on a new Local Plan 28th March 2025 Kingston's Conservative councillors have submitted a motion to help protect the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames from poor quality development. Obviously... Local News
Kingston's LibDem Bin Tax set to rocket 28th March 2025 Your local Conservative councillors opposed and voted against the new LibDem Bin Tax, which was forced through at the recent Kingston Council Budget meeting... Articles
Kingston Council Budget 2025: Conservative response by Cllr Rowena Bass 27th 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... 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
Kemi calls for defence spending increase 15th June 2026 Kemi delivers speech calling on the government to cut welfare and fund defence. National News
Labour Forced into U-Turn on Under-16 Social Media Ban 14th June 2026 Keir Starmer has now confirmed that the government will introduce a full social media ban for under-16s. National News
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services. National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
