The revised planning application for the dairy crest site on Villiers Avenue/Lower Marsh Lane was deferred by the Councillors on the Development Control Committee. Whilst it was recognised the application for predominately 3 and 4 bed houses was much more suited to this location, Councillors were concerned about the level of affordable housing to be […]

The Lib Dem motion on the Eden Quarter Development Brief was discussed at Full Council this week. A deputation was also heard from the non political group, Kingston Residents Association, who were in support of the Lib Dem motion and also raised their own concerns. The Lib Dem motion called for three things: 1. to […]

Crossrail 2 could potentially improve rail transport from South West London into Central London. Major decisions will be taken in the next few years, although it will not open until 2032 at the earliest. Crossrail 2 will undoubtedly reduce the travel time for some Surbiton commuters, especially those heading north after arriving at Waterloo. When […]

Kingston Borough’s  long serving Chief Executive, Bruce McDonald, has been asked to leave the Council. Speaking about Bruce McDonald’s time on the Council, Liberal Democrat Group Leader, Councillor Liz Green said, “I was taken aback by the news as it was totally unexpected! I am disappointed to learn Bruce McDonald has gone, he had huge respect […]

2015 saw the biggest and best Christmas Light switch on in Surbiton. Enjoyed by hundreds of Surbiton children (and big kids) the event held on Thursday afternoon included a farm, music, stalls, food and of course, Santa. Thank you to everyone who helped pull together this great event, Surbiton Rotary and Surbiton Business Community particularly. […]

Kingston’s International Youth Arts Festival, organised by Creative Youth, is one of the largest and most diverse youth events in the world and is now in its 8th year.  It showcases the best young talent nationally and internationally and provides a platform where emerging young artists aged 5-26 years old can reveal and share their skills and artistic […]

This year’s Christmas lights switch on is set to be the best yet.  The activities start at 3pm on Thursday 27th November, with Santa arriving on the station forecourt at 4.30pm and the big countdown at 5pm. Then there will be stalls and music through to 8pm in Victoria Road. Our thanks go to the Turn […]

Kingston Council is consulting residents on its Air Quality Action Plan, to try and tackle the problem of air quality across the borough.  The consultation includes 17 action points which residents are asked if they agree or disagree with, but many are about limiting the effect of further growth in population, not actively improving air quality.  Some, like […]

On Tuesday 10th November, Surbiton Neighbourhood ran its first community forum on the theme of Smarter Streets. Around 40 local residents met together with local Councillors and partners to discuss various aspects of improving our area. It was great to meet with residents interested in making Surbiton an even better place to live, work or […]