Working for the residents in the South of the Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Ongoing groundworks at Sir Francis Barker Recreation Ground, near Leatherhead Road and Barwell Lane, are part of Kingston Council’s broader efforts to manage local flood risk. These improvements form part of the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, aimed at tackling issues caused by increased development and limited sewer capacity.
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Kingston Giving has launched two new useful mental health guides designed to support both adults and young people. ‘How are you doing?’ is aimed at adults, while ‘What’s up?’ is tailored for teens and young people. Both guides offer clear advice, practical tips, and local resources to help anyone look for support with their mental wellbeing.
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Ashill has started an online consultation for its proposed development of 256 homes on the old Chessington Golf Course. The plan includes a mix of family homes including 128 affordable homes. The developers say 50% of the land will remain as open space, with access via current public footpaths. The views to Epsom from Huntingate Walk will be maintained.
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In the peaceful churchyard of St Mary’s Church, Chessington, lie two airmen who lost their lives on 9th February 1944, when their Mosquito aircraft tragically crashed into a mountainside in Snowdonia, Wales.
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Looking for activities to amuse the kids, grandkids or even yourself during the summer holidays? We have some suggestions and useful links to discover more of what’s going on locally.
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Local residents have voiced concerns about ongoing noise and dust coming from the aggregate and concrete operations at the Chessington South railhead on Garrison Lane, directly opposite Chessington South station. In response, we arranged a meeting in June 2025 with site operators Cappagh/DCRail and Express Concrete to address these issues and seek possible solutions. Are you affected?
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Many of you will be aware of the new proposals to create a development called Hook Park. 2,000 new homes and a new public park are proposed for Green Belt land, off Clayton Road. This would be a major development which, if approved, would bring at least another 5,000 residents to Chessington. The consultation events have now taken place but there is still time to see all the information that was presented and feedback. The deadline for feedback is 31st July. We urge you to get involved.
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Work on the new London Plan is underway with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announcing in May 2025 his U-turn to now support building on the Green Belt. His announcement talked about ‘local authorities exploring the potential release of parts of the Green Belt for development, particularly lower quality land’. This is in line with national policy and a big issue for residents in Chessington as Kingston Council is failing to reach its target of new homes and the Hook Park proposals for 2000 new homes off Clayton Road on Green Belt.
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Chessington resident and local tutor, Gia Borg Darcy, set up a petition against the parking charge hikes announced by Kingston Council in April. The petition received enough signatures for it to be heard at a Full Council meeting on 8th July 2025.
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Coombe Conduit is a Tudor waterworks supplying Hampton Court Palace. Having been closed to visitors for the last two years, we have learnt from the Kingston Society that it has now re-opened two days a month until October. Coombe Conduit is praised for its historical significance and unique architecture, and is one of Kingston’s most ancient monuments.
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