Farewell to Acting Sergeant Oli Shearer
Acting Sergeant Oli Shearer was warmly thanked for his service at the South of the Borough Police Ward Panel meeting on 18th February 2026, where residents and colleagues gathered to wish him well. Oli has led our Safer Neighbourhood Team…
Chessington Memories on show at the King’s Centre
We’re delighted that residents’ memories of Chessington, collected to mark CDRA’s 50th anniversary last year, will be on show at the King’s Centre in Coppard Gardens from 20th February to 22nd March 2026. Thanks to Ben and Sarah at the…
Kingston’s local plan
Kingston Council has issued an update on the borough’s long‑delayed new Local Plan, following the Place Committee meeting on 5th February 2026. Every council must have a Local Plan to set out how the area will develop in the years…
Join Friends of King Edward’s Park
The Friends of King Edward’s Park – a growing group of local volunteers who came together in May 2025 – are keen to welcome new members. The Friends formed in response to the recent investment in the park by Kingston Council,…
Cows released on Tolworth Court Farm Fields
Three Sussex cows were released onto Tolworth Court Farm Fields on 10th February 2026, marking the first time in over fifty years that cattle have grazed here. The animals are free‑roaming and will eventually be joined by pigs for a…
Save our Green Belt – say no to development on Golf Course: Deadline extended to 3rd March 2026
An outline planning application has been submitted for 256 homes on Green Belt land on the former golf course on Garrison Lane, opposite Chessington South station. The developers say it is Grey Belt and therefore can be built on, but…