Kingston Council Approves 4.8% Rent Rise for Tenants
Kingston Council tenants face average weekly rent increases of £6.75 from April 2026, with hikes up to 4.8% to fund housing projects including estate redevelopment.
Kingston Council tenants face average weekly rent increases of £6.75 from April 2026, with hikes up to 4.8% to fund housing projects including estate redevelopment.
Kingston Council unveils a £248m four-year capital programme for infrastructure, including park improvements, school expansions, and flood alleviation, funded partly by a 4.99% council tax hike.
Kingston is set for major progress in 2026 on long-awaited projects including the new Kingfisher Leisure Centre, a PAW Patrol land at Chessington, and hundreds of new affordable homes. Discover the key developments shaping the borough.
Kingston residents unite against a proposed 29-metre university tower, citing threats to a village green, schools, and a rare chalk stream. Read the local campaign's fight.
Chris Bush and Roni Neale's modern Cinderella at the Rose Theatre, Kingston, blends rap, a magical microwave & heartfelt songs. Runs until 4 January. Discover the festive twist.
Hundreds gathered in Kingston upon Thames to protest the UK government's controversial deportation flight to Jamaica, demanding an end to the hostile environment policy.