With the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Kingston Liberal Democrats join residents across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in this time of mourning, and our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.

The Lib Dems in Kingston are strongly committed to rebuilding the Kingfisher Centre.

With its abundance of green spaces and its friendly neighbourhoods, Kingston is already a great place to live. We want everyone to feel welcome here. In building a more inclusive, tolerant and kinder society, Liberal Democrats will do all we can to bring decision-making closer to local people.

We are delighted that our Children’s Services in Kingston are rated Outstanding, and we are in the top 3% nationally for social care provision for adults and children combined.

Liberal Democrats have committed to being a carbon neutral council by 2030 and a carbon neutral borough by 2038.

Kingston is a wonderful place to live, but we know that many people struggle to find homes that suit their needs and their pockets.

Residents have told us that new housing should protect the borough’s special character and its rich heritage. It is also important that homes are built to the highest standards and come with extra school places and good public transport.

On Tuesday night, Liberal Democrats on Kingston Council approved a balanced budget for the next financial year which sets out how the Council will continue to deliver for local residents.

Kingston Council will deliver an innovative mix of coworking spaces, workstations, a cafe and creative performance and event space at a fantastic riverside location thanks to the hard work and vision of the Lib Dem-controlled Council.

Cllr Andreas Kirsch (Chessington South ward) has been elected by the Liberal Democrat Group on Kingston Council to serve as Leader of the Council.

Sarah Olney MP has secured an important debate in Parliament about South Western Railway's (SWR) proposed cuts to local rail services

Cllr Kerr has announced that she will be stepping down as Leader of Kingston Council once a new Leader has been chosen.

Only the Liberal Democrats have clear, exciting plans to bring a new leisure centre and swimming pool to Kingston town centre.

Kingston Liberal Democrats welcome plans for 25 additional police officers for Kingston town centre.

Kingston's Conservatives have been accused of "sitting on their hands" after failing to back a motion at last night's Full Council meeting that called for the Government to scrap its proposed changes to the planning system.

Last night, Liberal Democrats on the Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee voted unanimously to take the next step forward to introduce 20mph speed limits.