Chessington District Residents' Association
Working for the residents in the South of the Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Walking football is one of the fastest growing sports on the planet. In the UK alone, there are more than 1,500 clubs and around 90,000 people take part. The rules couldn’t be simpler: it’s football played at a gentler pace, with no running and no physical contact.
We’re delighted to be able to provide two new community benches for the residents of Chessington as part of CDRA’s 50th anniversary this year. The benches – one at Hook Parade and one at North Parade – were installed in November. We hope they will offer residents a lasting place to pause, reflect and connect.
This Christmas, Kingston Giving is calling on local residents and businesses to support their Everyone Deserves a Better Christmas campaign to fund 20 community grants focused on strengthening family wellbeing.
Local residents have expressed concerns to CDRA regarding the increase in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Chessington. One specific case involves a former family home on Hook Road that has recently been converted into an HMO following a loft extension and rear development.
The festive season has arrived in Chessington, and there’s plenty of Christmas cheer to be found right here in our community. From local fairs and carol services to light displays and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Take a look at what’s happening in and around Chessington this Christmas and make the most of the celebrations close to home.
We’re delighted that residents’ memories of Chessington, collected to mark CDRA’s 50th anniversary, are now on show at the Hook Centre until the end of October. Huge thanks to Leon and Fran at Hook and Chessington Library for their support.
Is something at home not working quite right? Instead of throwing it away, take it to Transition Town Kingston’s Repair Café. Held on the first Saturday of every month at Kingston Library (10:30am–1pm), volunteers offer free help to mend everyday items – from worn-out clothes to misbehaving gadgets – giving them a new lease of life and saving them from landfill.
Each year, Kingston Council sets a budget to balance the money coming in with the cost of local services. In February 2025, the Council approved a £190.62m budget to keep services running across the borough. Now they want to hear from you: how should future budgets be planned, and what priorities matter most to local residents? Share your views before 31 December 2025 and help shape Kingston’s financial plans for the years ahead.
Kingston Council has unveiled its redesigned website, launched in August 2025, with the aim of making it easier for residents to access services and information online. The new site offers a fresh look and feel, improved navigation, and additional features designed to help you find what you need more quickly. It’s also more cost-effective for the council to run, ensuring better value for money while improving communication with the community.
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.