Merritt Gardens junction closure
From around 25th May for approximately 18 days the Merritt Gardens junction with Leatherhead Road will be closed. This is due to the ongoing UK Power Networks major cable replacement project. Access to the Merritt Medical Centre, Amy Woodgate House,…
Chessington Memories on show at Hook Centre
Chessington Memories takes viewers a step back in time and will be on show at the Hook Centre from 11th May – 6th June, part of Local and Community History Month. See historic photos and read firsthand accounts of the moments, people…
A visit to Spring School, Moor Lane
Residents have been asking us about what is happening with the Spring School – the new SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities) school on the Moor Lane site. So, Chessington District Residents’ Association arranged a visit to the site in May 2026…
Police deploy Live Facial Recognition technology in Kingston
If you were wandering along Clarence Street (the main pedestrianised shopping street) in Kingston on 14th May you may have seen the Metropolitan Police’s proactive operation using LFR or Live Facial Recognition technology. The technology is used to identify individuals…
Chessington residents recognised with Mayor’s award
Congratulations to local residents Dennis Goodship and Alan Pavett for their exceptional service and dedication to our community, recognised recently by the Mayor of Kingston in the annual Mayor’s Community Awards….
Minecraft World to open at Chessington World of Adventures in 2027
Chessington World of Adventures (CWoA) has announced a major new addition for 2027: Minecraft World, the first fully immersive theme park land inspired by the best-selling video game of all time….