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Survey says new council works well
THE new Kingston Council is slightly outperforming the old one, according to the results of a community survey.
Kingston ratepayers gave Kingston Council an overall performance score of 66 this year, up from 62 last year. The statewide average is 61.
The survey was conducted by JWS Research in February and March this year for the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. Four hundred randomly selected Kingston houses took part.
The mayor Steve Staikos said “the new council, which has been in place since November 2020, care passionately about supporting our community, working collaboratively, delivering high-quality services and providing value for ratepayers’ money.”
Next chapter in fire saga
THE local ban on fire pits may soon be repealed.
The existing local law in the Kingston Council area reads that “a person must not light or allow to be lit or remain alight a fire in any incinerator or other structure used for the purpose of burning solid fuel materials to create heat outdoors.” On 26 July, councillors voted to review the law.
A recent survey conducted by council on the issue of fire pits revealed that most residents would like to see them allowed. Of 724 responses received, 89 per cent said that fire pits should be legal.
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Almost 4,000 people have forced Kingston Council to U-turn on a planned £5 charge to visit the tip. The decision has been hailed as a “victory for residents” after thousands signed the petition against the plans to charge for non-household waste. Outrage sparked among the community over the £5 cost per visit to Villiers Road tip – that would have saved the authority £5,000 a year. In February, the council planned to only allow 20 annual visits to the tip per household – which also faced backlash from residents. Non-household waste includes rubbish from improvement, repair, or alteration to properties or DIY. Helen Hinton, group leader of the Kingston Independent Residents Group who created the petition, said told Kingston’s Full Council on July 20 that her petition shows “resident power can make changes”.