Kingston Lib Dems unveil new top team
At yesterday’s meeting of Full Council the Liberal Democrat administration unveiled its new team of portfolio holders for the coming year. Caroline Kerr will remain as leader, with Tim Cobbett taking over as deputy from Malcolm Self, who stood down from the position.
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Lib Dems on Kingston Council support Black Lives Matters
At yesterday’s meeting of Full Council a motion supporting the Black Lives Matter movement was debated and agreed to overwhelmingly by councillors. The motion is also strongly supported by the Kingston Race and Equalities Council (KREC).
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Response to Conservative attack on Kingston volunteers
Kingston Conservatives earlier today launched a bogus attack on Kingston’s response to the Coronavirus crisis, claiming our volunteer service was not providing sufficient support to vulnerable residents. Personally I have been touched to see our communities pulling together during this pandemic, and am disappointed this hasn’t been recognised across the political divide. I would be more than happy to hear constructive criticism of our local response, but the fact that the Conservatives have attempted to play politics at this time is shocking.
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Black Lives Matter Flag Raised over Kingston Guildhall
Kingston Liberal Democrats are appalled by the murder of George Floyd and we stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter campaigns around the world. We know that our borough is a proud diverse community, and whilst we are far away from Minneapolis, in our own country we have far to go to eradicate racism.
That's why we have raised the Black Lives Matter flag above the Guildhall to show our public commitment to ending racism and injustice across our borough. We continue to work positively with Kingston Race and Equalities Council (KREC) to further promote equality, inclusion, understanding and cohesion throughout the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
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Kingston Lib Dems urge Government not to stop free travel for under-18s
Kingston Lib Dems have written to the Government, along with colleagues in the London Boroughs of Richmond and Sutton, in response to the recent announcement that free travel for under-18s will be scrapped as part of the bailout deal between Transport for London (TfL) and the Department for Transport (DfT).
The joint-letter asks the Government to reconsider this part of the deal, as by scrapping free travel for under-18s across London, our young people will see a disastrous impact on their independence, as well as their opportunities for education and employment, and their cultural and sporting opportunities.
As we rebuild our city after the coronavirus lockdown, our resources should be focused on our young people, whose prospects have taken a huge hit.
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Kingston’s prudent budget will provide for the future
Lib Dem run Kingston Council has released its draft budget for 2020–21 — a prudent budget, aimed at retaining fairness within our borough.
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Feedback Welcomed on 20mph Speed Limit
Kingston Liberal Democrats invite feedback on proposed borough-wide 20mph roads.
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Kingston Children's Services rated Outstanding
Liberal Democrats on Kingston Council welcome the news that Children's Services within the borough have been rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted following a recent inspection.
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Kingston Liberal Democrats thinking globally, acting locally on Climate Change
The Liberal Democrats on Kingston Council have backed up the recent declaration of a Climate Emergency in the borough by committing to strongly encourage efforts to address environmental issues locally.
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Primary School Expansion Approved
Liberal Democrats have approved the expansion of Burlington Junior School in New Malden
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New primary school to open in Kingston
Lib Dem run Kingston Council has approved the sale of King Charles Centre in Surbiton to develop a new primary free school.
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Liberal Democrats launch 'Clean Air for Schools' trial
Kingston is set to launch a 'Clean Air for Schools' trial within the borough, as the Liberal Democrat-run council continues to push for improved air quality for residents.
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A constitution fit for the modern age
Kingston Liberal Democrats have proposed a review of the council's constitution that will see the Royal Borough into the twenty-first century, allowing new ways for local residents to engage with democracy.
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Lib Dems win fight for better redevelopment in Kingston
Liberal Democrats welcome rejection of high-rise development planning
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