Council cuts herbicide use by almost 80% to help protect Kingston’s biodiversity
Kingston Council has achieved a 76% reduction in herbicide use since 2019 by shifting to manual weed management in the borough’s parks and green spaces, and by reducing the amount used on streets. The council has been reducing its use…
A broken toaster, calculator and teddy bear take a trip to the library…
A community Repair Café has opened at Kingston Library, helping residents save money, reduce waste and tackle climate change. The new Repair Café, run by local community group Transition Town Kingston, is part of an international network that helps people…
Council agrees budget to protect most vulnerable and deliver a greener, fairer, safer borough
Kingston Council has agreed a balanced budget for 2023-24 that protects essential support for vulnerable adults and children, delivers on climate action and provides value for money services. Approved by Budget Council on 2 March, the budget sets out how…
Working with Kingston University students to boost community engagement in a pilot urban room
A rchitecture students from Kingston School of Art have teamed up with Kingston Council to create a new conversation space for communities to share their views on the borough’s future. A pilot urban room has been installed in the Market…