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 House, Chessington’s only council‑owned and managed accommodation for residents aged over 55. For some time, residents have raised serious worries about safety, security and…
Sign the petition to extend the 281 bus route
Residents have long called for the 281 bus to serve Cox Lane Business Park, as it did in the 1970s. Although Transport for London (TfL) extended the route to Tolworth station in July 2024, it still stops short of the…
Join Kingston’s Volunteer Police Cadets
At a recent Safer Neighbourhood Committee meeting, it was revealed that Kingston’s Volunteer Police Cadet numbers have fallen from around 100 to just 30. That means there’s now a brilliant opportunity for young people to step forward, try something new…
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…