Kingston upon Thames Council
Kingston Council is currently deciding on planning applications, licensing requests, and social care strategies, alongside traffic safety.
In September 2026, Kingston Council's Place Committee scrapped a proposed zebra crossing on Coombe Lane West due to safety concerns raised by the Metropolitan Police and residents. The committee also agreed to encourage councillors to sign an RSPCA animal welfare pledge. Separately, the People Committee approved a new adult social care strategy for 2026-2029 and deemed post-16 education provision sufficient for young people in the borough.
Also in September 2026, the Planning Committee approved a new 52-bed healthcare rehabilitation centre at Warren Park and a Christmas tree farm at Riverhill Yard. In August 2026, the Licensing Sub-Committee granted Pepe's Piri Piri a late-night licence. In July 2026, the Planning Committee refused an 80-bed care home in New Malden due to scale and design concerns, but approved a mixed-use building at 7A The Triangle and removed a condition preventing flats in Surbiton from becoming Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Key facts
- Kingston Council's Place Committee scrapped a proposed zebra crossing on Coombe Lane West in September 2026 due to safety concerns. Source
- The People Committee approved a new adult social care strategy for 2026-2029 in September 2026. Source
- Kingston Council's Planning Committee approved a new 52-bed healthcare rehabilitation centre at Warren Park in September 2026. Source
- The Licensing Sub-Committee granted Pepe's Piri Piri a late-night licence in August 2026. Source
- Kingston Council's Planning Committee refused an 80-bed care home in New Malden in July 2026 due to scale and design. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.