What are your views on the street recycling pods in Surbiton? Do you use them when out and about? do you live in a flat without a recycling service? Where would you like to see them placed? asks Liz, Yogan and Diane – St Mark’s Ward Councillors Following on from budget Council last February, most […]

Back in January this year, we updated on the ridiculous process that has been put in place by the Conservative administration on a 20mph speed limit in Surbiton’s residential roads. The highlights up to that point were: In July 2014, Kingston council consulted on a 20mph in residential roads. In November 2014, the Conservatives used […]

Surbiton Wildlife Group were Surbiton Farmer Market charity of the month in April. The new volunteer group has the aim of improving Surbiton’s open spaces starting with Claremont Gardens. The group are on Facebook and Twitter. Vote for them to receive £10,000 from the Aviva Community fund.

Concerns are being raised over road and bridge schemes that are planned and then don’t happen and the knock on effect for small businesses in the area. First example of this was at Brighton Road/Maple Road/Balaclava Road junction where there are some improvements to the junctions to allow a smoother flow of traffic. weekend 28 Feb/1 Mar […]

Last year at the Surbiton Food Festival, the Kingston Pound was trailed.  This year it has moved to electronic money (in partnership with Surrey Save Credit Union) and can be spent at a variety of shops and eating places in Surbiton, with more signing up all the time. The idea behind the Kingston Pound is […]

Via our website we’ve been trying to keep residents up to date on the debacle that has become introducing 20mph in Surbiton Town Centre, but it’s been going on so long with so many twists and turns we thought it useful to summarize them in one place. Back in July, we let residents know that […]

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee agreed to a compromise on 20mph on Surbiton town centre roads.  Tory Councillors had used their majority on Kingston Council stop a decision for a comprehensive 20mph limit scheme in Surbiton town centre, insisting that it should only be up to 100m from school entrances. This proved to be unworkable. For example, a […]

A new parking trial has started on Brighton Road in Surbiton, so read the parking signs carefully to avoid a penalty notice!On one side (the 3 spaces between Victoria Road and Cottage Grove only) parking is limited to 30 minutes, which is free.On the other side and further down the road, you can park for […]

Christmas in Surbiton has started. Great lights switch on last Thursday. Thanks to Surbiton Business Community, Council, Police, businesses, marshals and all other helpers.

Kingston Council’s transport department has now drawn up plans for the Tory proposal of 20mph in Surbtion. At a full Council meeting in November, the ruling Conservative group overturned a decision by Surbiton Councillors.  The motion, moved by Alexandra ward Councillor Richard Hudson, said “permit 20mph zones in the immediate vicinity (up to 100m from the […]