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Chessington District Residents' Association

Working for the residents in the South of the Borough of Kingston upon Thames

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Stay informed with the latest neighbourhood news, including policing updates, safety initiatives, and community improvement projects in your area.

New PlayZone for Churchfields, Chessington
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New PlayZone for Churchfields, Chessington

Churchfields in Chessington is one of four locations in the Royal Borough of Kingston that will…

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A visit to Spring School, Moor Lane
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A visit to Spring School, Moor Lane

Residents have been asking us about what is happening with the Spring School – the new…

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Chessington to open Minecraft World in 2027
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Chessington to open Minecraft World in 2027

The world’s first fully immersive Minecraft theme park Chessington World of Adventures (CWoA) has announced a…

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Local election hustings 2026
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Local election hustings 2026

CDRA hosted a local election hustings on 15th April 2026 which was well attended by local…

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Charles Lesser House – valuable homes for over‑55s left under‑occupied and under‑resourced
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Charles Lesser House – valuable homes for over‑55s left under‑occupied and under‑resourced

CDRA has been increasingly concerned about the lack of care, investment and oversight at Charles Lesser…

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Join Friends of King Edward’s Park
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Join Friends of King Edward’s Park

The Friends of King Edward’s Park – a growing group of local volunteers who came together…

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Upcoming CDRA Executive Committee Meetings

Tuesday 6th October – 7.30pm
Tuesday 3rd November – 7.30pm
Tuesday 1st December – 7.30pm
St Paul's Centre
280 Hook Road, Chessington, KT9 1PL

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Recent Posts

Kingston's Local Plan

Kingston Council’s new Local Plan – major development for Chessington

17 July 202612 September 2026
Power cable replacement

Major power cable replacement underway

27 July 202613 September 2026
Daniel Cooper - Safer Neighbourhood Superintendent for Kingston

Kingston’s new Safer Neighbourhoods Superintendent

22 August 202622 August 2026
Woodgate Avenue Playground, Chessington

Playgrounds in the South of the Borough

27 August 202627 August 2026
Retrospective planning application for travellers site in Malden Rushett

Malden Rushett traveller pitches: Retrospective planning

27 August 202627 August 2026

Our councillors

Our councillors are here to support local residents, help with community matters, and play a key role in shaping decisions that affect everyday life.

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Growing CDRA’s membership strengthens our collective voice – the more residents behind us, the more power we have to stand up for our community.

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About us

Chessington District Residents’ Association (CDRA) is a voluntary, non-political, self-funded organisation which aims to ensure residents of Hook, Chessington and south of the borough have a strong, meaningful voice on matters that impact our community.

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Volunteer with CDRA

We are looking for individuals to add strength to our committee, with a particular focus on community planning matters.

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Chessington Life

Hook Parade, Chessington, 1950s

Chessington Memories

15 July 202611 June 2026
Chessington Remembered

Chessington’s colourful past

14 January 202516 July 2025
Post Office, Hook Road, Chessington, 1950s

Local and community history month

14 July 20265 May 2026
PRU airmen

World War II airmen buried at St Mary’s, Chessington

14 July 202613 November 2025

Become a member

Growing CDRA’s membership strengthens our collective voice – the more residents behind us, the more power we have to stand up for our community.

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Advice & tips

Staying safe online

Staying safe online: A plain-English guide to avoid online fraud

15 July 202616 June 2026
Analogue telephone

Digital Voice switchover and its implications

15 July 20264 June 2025
Shared ownership

Shared ownership – get independent legal advice

15 July 202616 July 2025
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