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Massive win as Lidl is rejected

Posted by Kingston Liberal Democrats | Updated 2019-10-23

Local Lib Dem Cllrs have rejected Lidl's application to build a supermarket in quiet residential Manorgate Road.

Norbiton residents unlock a problem at Cemetery

Posted by Kingston Liberal Democrats | Updated 2019-03-19

Your Liberal Democrat Councillors have helped set up a community group to take responsibility for the pedestrian gates at Kingston cemetery.

New All-Weather Pitch for North Kingston

Posted by Kingston Liberal Democrats | Updated 2019-03-12

“It was great to see so many local people there to see the opening of the new all-weather pitch”

New Lidl for North Kingston?

Posted by Kingston Liberal Democrats | Updated 2019-03-11

Local Lib Dem Councillors spent a cold Saturday morning out speaking to residents on roads surrounding where a new Lidl could be built.

Number of Council homes on Cambridge Road Estate to rise

Posted by Kingston Liberal Democrats | Updated 2019-03-01

History was made this evening when the Liberal Democrats running Kingston Council confirmed plans to build the first council homes in the borough in over 20 years.

Cambridge Road Estate — Funding secured by Liberal Democrats for more council homes

Posted by Kingston Liberal Democrats | Updated 2018-10-23

The Liberal Democrat Councillors on Kingston Council have secured extra funding from London's Mayor to build more council homes on Norbiton's Cambridge Road Estate.

Cambridge Road Estate ballot — costs explained

Posted by Kingston Liberal Democrats | Updated 2018-09-26

(Councillors Olly Wehring and Dave Ryder-Mills discussing the regeneration with a resident from the Cambridge Road Estate)

The Liberal Democrat administration on Kingston Council has committed to giving the residents of Cambridge Road Estate a say on the future of a regeneration project that would have a major effect on their homes.

Unpopular kerb to go

Posted by Kingston Liberal Democrats | Updated 2018-09-10

Councillors have voted to remove an unpopular ‘built out kerb’ at Buckingham Road after concerns were raised by residents.

Norbiton Hall – A locally-listed asset for Kingston

Posted by Kingston Liberal Democrats | Updated 2018-09-07

Councillors have voted in favour of granting local listing status to Norbiton Hall in Kingston at a recent Kingston Neighbourhood Commitee meeting.

A final say for Cambridge Road Estate residents

Posted by Kingston Liberal Democrats | Updated 2018-07-19

Photo of Norbiton’s Councillors, Dave Ryder-Mills and Olly Wehring, talking to a resident in Cambridge Road Estate.

Local Liberal Democrats have committed to working with the community on the proposed regeneration of Cambridge Road Estate, and to hold a ballot of residents on the final regeneration deal.

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Help stop Tory plans to force over-development in Kingston

The Conservatives want to give developers the freedom to develop with no checks or balances, risking over-development in Kingston. Help us stop them and sign our campaign.

Enter Ed's 'Caring at Christmas' competition

Entries are now open for children across Kingston & Surbiton to enter Ed's annual Christmas card competition. This year's theme is 'Caring at Christmas' and you can find out how to enter here.

The Tories want to increase Kingston's council tax in order to bail out TfL - but they aren't asking commuters outside of London to pay their fair share! Kingston Lib Dems and Gareth Roberts are calling for this policy to be scrapped.

Don't stop free travel for Under-18s and restrict older people's Freedom passes

We are calling on the Government and TfL to reconsider scrapping free travel for under-18s on our public transport and when older people can use their Freedom passes.

Keep Seething Wells Filter Beds a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation

We're campaigning to make sure that Kingston Council keep Seething Wells Filter Beds designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation, and have launched a petition to protect it.