White Ribbon Day - raising awareness of family violence
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White Ribbon Day is held on 25 November, also known as the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women, and is an annual day to raise awareness of family violence.
Kingston Council has recently been given White Ribbon Accreditation which demonstrates our commitment to tackling male violence against women and girls.
Join us at our drop in event on Thursday 25 November from 2-5pm outside the Guildhall. The Kingston Community Safety team, police and specialist services will be speaking to members of the public on the importance of men and boys being part of the conversation to end male violence against women, ensure the voices of women and girls are heard and to highlight the work taking place on a local level to tackle this significant issue.
Read more on our website.
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Have you had your say?
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to comment on our Draft Climate Action Plan so far. It's really important that we hear from as many people who live, work or study in the borough as possible.
If you're yet to submit your feedback, head over to our website and share the link with your friends and family.
The COP26 climate conference has been in the news a lot recently - if you missed any of the coverage or would like to find out more, visit the COP26 website. |
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Engine idling
Engine idling damages the health of those around you. Switching off is the easiest way to minimise unnecessary pollution and make a positive difference to public health and the environment.
Find out how you can help tackle air pollution. |
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The Kingston Hedgehog Talk
We have been working with the local community and the Institute of Zoology to survey hedgehog communities across Berrylands and Surbiton. Join our virtual talk on 1 December or find out more here. |
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Can't come to the library? Let the library come to you!
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Tucked around the back of Surbiton’s war memorial, next to Surbiton Library you will find the annex which houses the Community Library.
It is filled, floor to ceiling, with a variety of books in different formats. We have many genres in large print, ordinary print and CDs of audio books for residents to borrow. The role of this library is to deliver books to residents who can’t get out to visit their local library, for whatever reason.
For more information email community.library@kingston.gov.uk or call 020 8547 6451.
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Kingston Remembers
This Remembrance Sunday (14 November) and Armistice Day (11 November), Kingston paused to remember those who have died in conflict. You can view images of the full programme of remembrance online. Thank you to all those who took part in and organised the services across the borough.
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The Kim-Jang Festival is back for its third year
Come to New Malden on Saturday 20 November for free kimchi tasting, kimchi making and other events at St George Square.
Learn more about the Kimjang Project.
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Party Animal is here to stay!
From August to October 2021, Kingston’s first ever Sculpture Trail brought seven exciting temporary public art works to the town centre.
Over 1700 local residents and visitors voted for their favourite sculpture. We're delighted to announce that, with 51% of the vote, ‘Party Animal’ by Alex R T Davies MRSS is the winner.
The sculpture will be permanently installed in early 2022 for local people and visitors to enjoy for years to come.
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Second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be offered to all 16 to 17 year olds, and booster dose for 40+
Following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, all healthy 16 to 17 year olds will now be offered a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
All adults aged 40 to 49 years will now also be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine (typically Pfizer or Moderna), 6 months after their second dose. Full details here. |
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Tell us what you need from pharmacies across the borough
The Kingston Health and Wellbeing Board would like to get a better understanding of how pharmaceutical services are used across the borough and how you’d like your pharmacy to support you in the future as part of a community needs assessment in Kingston.
Let us know your thoughts by completing our short survey before 10 December. Find out more on our website, or complete a paper version which you can pick up from your local pharmacy or library.
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Would you know what to do if you felt unsafe whilst out at night?
Join an online event on 13 December 7-8pm to learn about what can make someone feel vulnerable at night (drink spiking, sexual harassment, managing alcohol, drugs and peer pressure) - and how to deal with it and report issues.
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30 Day Drink Less Programme
Learn how to get your drinking under control and feel the benefits right away. You'll get an email a day – for 30 days – with your expert guide to cutting down and exercises to help you gain control over your drinking – putting you in charge of exactly what, where and when you drink.
Start my 30 day programme! |
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Polling districts and places review - last chance to have your say!
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Celebrating Living Wage Week
First accredited in 2019, we are proud to be a living wage employer.
The council has not only improved the lives of residents and staff but has been crucial in supporting vital sectors of the economy – like social care – to recover from the impact of Covid-19.
Read more about the importance of providing a living wage here.
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Follow Kingston Council on social media
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Follow us on social media to keep up to date with the latest information on council services, local events and borough news.
You can find us on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Nextdoor, Linkedin and Youtube.
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Where to find the latest information and guidance
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