Additional Road Works Around Kingswood

Reigate Hill Closure Southbound for 14 Weeks Reigate Hill will be closed Southbound for 14 weeks to replace the temporary crash barrier with a permanent one. On Saturday & Sunday nights (5/6 September), between 8pm & 6am, the road will be closed in both directions between M25 Junction 8 and Raglan Road. This is to […] Continue reading →

A217 Sinkhole Update – Cllr. Jeff Harris

Dear All, You will have noticed that work started to investigate and repair the voids in the A217 at Burgh Heath. SCC Highways Officers delivered the attached letter, which explains some of the issues. Additionally the attached photograph gives just a little idea of what the engineers are facing. When this was taken the extent […] Continue reading →

Residents Report August 2020 – Cllr. Jeff Harris

Many residents would like to do more, so I’ll start there How can I get more involved……….? As I write this the weather has truly turned on us and the long-awaited rain is bucketing down. But the gardeners will be very happy. (I’m one!) Dog walkers may not be so..(I’m also one!) As always happens […] Continue reading →

75th Anniversary of VJ Day by Pia Chamberlain

75th Anniversary of VJ Day 15th August 2020 The men who fought in South East Asia during World War II have often been referred to as the Forgotten Army. On this 75th anniversary of VJ Day it seemed appropriate to remember the men of Kingswood and Lower Kingswood who gave their lives in that neglected […] Continue reading →

TWOAT News – August 2020

TWOAT recently launched an appeal to raise funds to support The Little Sapphires School. It is run by the Mothers’ Union in Madagascar and has about 55 nursery and primary age children. Unfortunately due to the virus and other local issues many of the parents can no longer earn enough to contribute the £3.65 per […] Continue reading →

L&G / IVG PRESENTATION

Dear Resident, The KRA hosted a presentation by Inspired Villages (IVG) on the Retirement Village at Kingswood on 22 July 2020. As the presentation was conducted via Zoom video facility, the number participants were limited. However, as agreed, this presentation was recorded and this is now available to view below.on the KRA Kingswood Residents Association […] Continue reading →

TWOAT News – July 2020

News from Tadworth & Walton Overseas Aid Trust We are pleased to report that, despite having had to cancel or postpone all the fund raising events we were due to run since March, we have still managed to send all the financial support we had previously promised to our projects. We even sent £750 extra […] Continue reading →

Residents Report July 2020 – Cllr. Jeff Harris

As we progress with the Pandemic and the ongoing implications for all of us, I have now re-started my regular reports and will, as appropriate, also publish other information that’s relevant to local communities. Coronavirus – CPR – Common-sense, Patience and being Reasonable are the key words going forwards. Keep washing hands, keep your distance […] Continue reading →

Kingswood Safety Net in June

Kingswood Safety Net in June AS THE Covid-19 restrictions are gradually being eased, some aspects of the Kingswood Safety Net (KSN) will change but we will still be ready to help those who need it in the village, especially if there is a second wave of the coronavirus. Here is a summary of where we […] Continue reading →