The planning application for the expansion of Maple Infants school has been submitted to Kingston Council.  The application is for the “Erection of two storey classroom unit with connected link to existing school” for when the school expands to a permanent 3 form entry from September 2015. The full application, with plans, can be seen […]

The developers who own the Dairy Crest site on the corner of Villiers Avenue and Lower Marsh Lane have announced the dates for a public consultation. Antoinette Hotel Kingston, Beaufort Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, KT1 2TQ Thursday 4th December 2014, 3.30pm – 8pm Saturday 6th December 2014, 10am – 3pm As previously reported, St Mark’s Ward Liberal Democrats […]

Local Lib Dem MP, Ed Davey, has launched a petition to stop the Tory-run Council from paving over a section of the Fairfield opposite Kingston Library. The proposals are set out as part of a Council commissioned development brief for the “Eden Quarter”. To sign the petition please see our Kingston Lib Dem website. Plans […]

Kingston Council is consulting on what should happen in Eden Quarter in Kingston Town Centre, by way of a development brief. (Development briefs provide landowners, developers and investors with guidance on the type of developments that would be more likely to receive the Council’s support). The brief for Eden Quarter outlines Kingston Council’s vision for the area […]

The old Kingston Post Office and the surrounding site has been bought be St Georges with a plan to build around 400 flats with shops, restaurants and offices.  There is also a small community use space proposed. The planning application will be submitted later this year, however the developers are looking for public feedback on their proposals […]

Surbiton YMCA is holding a public exhibition and consultation on changes it is making to it’s building.  It is moving from a catered facility for residents to one with kitchens to enable residents to cook for themselves. The consultation is on 14th October. Please see the attached flyer (which will be being delivered to local […]

Kingston Council has been considering the location of the vital drug and alcohol treatment services, so they can be located on one site with services for residents with anxiety and mild depression. The new Tory administration signed an urgency procedural order (SO32) to try and push through a move to Hollyfield House during the summer holidays. Last night […]

This summer – yes over the summer holidays – Kingston Council consulted on the borough’s parks and open spaces.  The consultation was delayed due to the election in May 2014, but was then authorised for during August 2014! If you, understandably, missed the consultation and would like to comment on any of Kingston boroughs parks […]

Kingston Council Public Health department service has launched a survey to help them understand how residents use local pharmacy services (sometimes better known as local chemists).  The anonymous survey will be used to help form the Borough’s Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment which has to be published in spring 2015. Please consider taking a few minutes to […]

Kingston Council is currently consulting residents on the introduction of 20 mph limits in the central roads to join together the existing 20 limits. Roads that are under consideration for 20mph are: Balaclava Road, Brighton Road, Victoria Road, Cottage Grove, St Mary’s Road, St Andrew’s Road, North Road, St Philip’s Road, St James’ Road, Dolphin Close, […]