Kingston Council - Kingston Stronger Together

17/09/2026

Recycle me, and it’ll save enough energy to charge your phone! Don’t make me leave the group chat. Rescue Your Recyclables

17/09/2026

Planning a trip around Kingston and need to check accessibility?

AccessAble provides detailed accessibility information for venues across Kingston upon Thames to help you plan your journeys.

Access Guides cover parks, shops, restaurants, community hubs, and other local venues. You can easily find practical details on step-free access, lifts, accessible toilets, changing facilities, parking, and more. Visit Kingston's AccessAble page to explore venue guides or use the search function to look up specific locations.

Kingston's AccessAble page:
https://bit.ly/46tp1LK

Search function:
https://bit.ly/4h7QFEl

16/09/2026

This Recycle Week, we’re separating fact from fiction and showing you why your recycling really matters. Did you know, recycling just 1 banana peel generates enough energy to charge a mobile phone twice! Food waste put into our home caddies goes to specialised facilities to become power and fertiliser. It’s easy to make a big difference.

16/09/2026

The Sustainability Fund offers grants of up to £1,000 to help local community projects get off the ground The Fund is open to individuals, community groups and not-for-profit organisations that want to make a difference to their local area. Be quick! Applications for the Sustainability Fund close 30 September. Apply now veolia.co.uk/sustainability-fund

15/09/2026

Don’t sweat it, recycle me and I could come back as part of a bike! Aluminium cans like me can be recycled again and again, forever, and never need to end up in landfill. Rescue Your Recyclables

14/09/2026

Day one of my journey to the national grid 🍌⚡ Recycle me in your food waste bin, and as I break down, I can be used to produce energy! Rescue Your Recyclables

12/09/2026

If you're looking for ways to save money while also helping the environment, visit our website to find a range of helpful information.

You'll also be able to find out about some great community activities taking place across the month!

www.kingston.gov.uk/september

08/09/2026

Want lower energy bills? Let collective buying power do the work for you.

Energy bills can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate tariff switching alone! Switch Together helps local households secure competitive energy tariffs through collective buying.

If you do switch, you’ll get electricity from renewable sources. Good for your bank account and good for the planet.

https://switchtogether.co.uk/energy/kingston/home

07/09/2026

Kingston Cycling Campaign is hosting another wonderful Family Friendly Bike Ride!

If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to get out on your bike or boost your cycling confidence, this is for you.

The route is specially planned along quiet roads and traffic-free cycle routes, kept at a gentle pace so nobody gets left behind. Marshals will be on hand to ensure everyone stays safe throughout.

📍 Where: Meet at Beverley Park
📅 When: Sunday 20 September, 10.45am
🎟️ Cost: Free!

The ride is completely free, but please register so the organisers can manage group sizes:

👉 https://lcc.org.uk/events/kingston-london-cycling-festival-26/

Celebrate London Cycling Festival in Kingston with a free family-friendly bike ride. Explore local routes, build confidence and have fun.

07/09/2026

Throughout the month there will be community screenings of the People's Emergency Briefing.

The 50-minute film features leading scientists, a former general, and public figures like Chris Packham, Jennifer Saunders and Deborah Meaden.

It focuses on how the ecological and climate crises impact on society, including our food, health, and national security, while also discussing practical, positive solutions.

The screenings will be followed by a discussion where you can share your thoughts, feelings and find out how you can be involved locally. It's free to attend!

📽️ Friday 11 September, 7pm: CornerHOUSE Theatre (Fully booked)
📽️ Saturday 12 September, 3pm: Kingston Methodist Church (Fully booked)
📽️ Saturday 19 September, 10.30am: Tudor Drive Library (Fully booked)
📽️ Tuesday 22 September, 7.30pm: St Paul's Church
📽️Saturday 26 September, 1pm: New Malden Library
📽️ Monday 5 October, 7pm: All Saints Church

Tickets and details 👉
https://www.kingston.gov.uk/september/peoples-emergency-briefings