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Read the most recent updates about the Transform Kingston programme.
Accessible and inclusive leisure facilities delivered across the borough, with new complex a step closer
by Rebecca Wakefield | 20 November 2024 | Leisure Centre | 0 Comments
Care home residents living with dementia are benefitting from new health and wellbeing opportunities including swimming and chair pilates thanks to a new partnership between a Surbiton home and Kingston Council’s leisure services provider Places Leisure. Providing...
On track to deliver – another step closer to leisure centre for Kingston
by Kingston Council | 14 November 2024 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments
A planning application has now been submitted for the new leisure centre for Kingston town centre - bringing delivery of the exciting community facility another step closer. The proposals will create the range of activities that residents and stakeholders aid they...
Improving our green spaces – next steps on transforming Eagle Brewery Wharf
by Kingston Council | 8 October 2024 | Eagle Brewery Wharf | 0 Comments
Planning permission has been granted for designs to transform Eagle Brewery Wharf, a key space along Kingston’s riverside. We are proud to be working in partnership with Kingston First, the town centre’s business improvement district, on the regeneration of the site,...
Designs revealed and construction partner on board for new leisure centre in Kingston town centre
by Rebecca Wakefield | 28 May 2024 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments
The council is on track with its revised timetable and has made swift progress to design a new, affordable leisure centre for Kingston town centre. The leisure centre will deliver the range of activities that residents and stakeholders said they wanted to see, in a...
Delivering affordable new homes for vulnerable residents – progress on Acre Road
by Rebecca Wakefield | 8 May 2024 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments
The council is focused on continuing its work to ensure that Kingston is a fairer place, meaning that every resident is supported when needed throughout their lifetime. An important part of increasing opportunities for a happy and healthy life is working to meet the...
Council sets out ambition to revitalise Kingston’s Ancient Market Place
by Rebecca Wakefield | 13 March 2024 | Ancient Market House | 0 Comments
Kingston Council has announced proposals to revitalise the town’s Ancient Market Place to create a year-round cultural and commercial destination that celebrates the area’s unique heritage and character. The Ancient Market Place is the historic heart of Kingston...
Next steps forward for new leisure centre – delivering the facilities residents want within an affordable budget
by Rebecca Wakefield | 7 March 2024 | Leisure Centre | 0 Comments
Following the successful public exhibitions earlier this year, Kingston Council’s Place Committee (14 March) will be asked to approve the next steps for the project. The Committee is being asked for their agreement to proceed to the next design stages, which will...
Safeguarding the long term future of Kingston’s historic Guildhall building
by Rebecca Wakefield | 4 January 2024 | Guildhall complex | 0 Comments
Kingston Council is exploring opportunities to safeguard the future of the historic Guildhall, whilst increasing public access, updating civic facilities and improving spaces for service delivery. The council is committed to retaining the Guildhall and is working...
Investment in the borough’s public spaces continues, with plans for Memorial Gardens taking next step forward
by Rebecca Wakefield | 26 October 2023 | Eagle Brewery Wharf, Memorial Gardens | 0 Comments
Kingston Council and Kingston First are continuing their partnership to improve spaces across Kingston town centre. Proposed plans look to enable greater access and enjoyment of our green and riverfront spaces, where everyone can unwind and connect with nature. Local...
Kingston Council puts forward plans to deliver affordable new homes for vulnerable residents
by Rebecca Wakefield | 25 October 2023 | Acre Road | 0 Comments
The council is focused on continuing to make Kingston a fairer place, by ensuring that every resident is supported and has increased opportunities for a happy and healthy life. An important part of this is working to meet the growing housing needs and aspirations of...