Chessington District Residents' Association
Working for the residents in the South of the Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust has been ranked 31st out of 134 acute hospital trusts in England, placing it firmly in the top quarter nationwide, while Epsom and St Helier ranked 61st. The new Aggregated Metric Ranking (AMR) brings together a wide range of measures – from A&E waiting times and delays to planned treatments, to cancer care, patient experience, and financial stability. The ranking puts Kingston in the top quarter of acute hospital trusts across England.
Chessington & Hook Voluntary Support (CHVS) is looking for friendly individuals to join their team of volunteer drivers, supporting local residents who face mobility challenges. Volunteers provide lifts to vital appointments – medical, social, or otherwise – when no other transport options are available.
The UK Government will be carrying out a nationwide test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7th September at 3pm. Mobile phones and tablets will make a loud siren-like sound and display a test message on screen for approximately 10 seconds. No action is required. The Emergency Alerts system is designed to warn the public about life-threatening emergencies, such as severe flooding, fires and extreme weather. This is only a test.
If you know someone who may be unsettled by the unexpected alarm sound, please ensure they are made aware in advance that this is a scheduled test and not an emergency.
You can preview how the alert will sound by playing the animation below.
Ashill has opened an online consultation regarding its plans to build 256 new homes on the former Chessington Golf Course site. The proposal features a mix of family housing, with 128 designated as affordable. According to the developers, half of the land will be retained as open space, accessible via existing public footpaths. They also state that views toward Epsom from Huntingate Walk will be preserved.
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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.
Residents from these roads are increasingly overwhelmed by the volume of vehicles using these roads as a rat run. Vehicles turn off Moor Lane and use these side roads as a shortcut, via Garrison Lane, to reach the A243 Leatherhead Road. Sign the petition to stop the rat run.
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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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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.
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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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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