Kingston Council has approved a capital funding budget of £1.76 million for hostile vehicle mitigation measures in the town centre. The decision was made during a Corporate and Resources Committee meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
The funding is earmarked for a project with long lead times for specialist materials and a deadline of Christmas 2026. The urgent decision was taken under Procedure Rule 30 to ensure the project could proceed without delay.
Further details regarding the specific measures to be implemented and the breakdown of the funding allocation are expected to be reported to the committee.