Council services, the night time economy and the police service will all take centre stage at the next round of neighbourhood conversations.

The sessions, during which residents get the chance to grill councillors, will take place across Surbiton, Kingston, Maldens and Coombe and Chessington at the end of this month.

Events have taken place since 2015 and proved popular with residents.

This year, Kingston Council raised council tax by 4.99 per cent citing budgets difficulties face in securing adult social care services.

Council leader Kevin Davis, said: “It is important that we engage with residents and stakeholders about the immediate and future priorities for the council.

The neighbourhood conversations are a good way to find out the concerns our residents have around topics affecting them in their local area. We can use these to shape some of the way we deliver services.”

Residents will receive direct answers from officers at each event and all feedback is collated in the Community Plan for each neighbourhood area.

Surbiton - Community plan
Tuesday 21 February 7.30pm to 9pm at
Surbiton Royal British Legion KT5 9AL

Maldens and Coombe - HomeZone
Tuesday 21 February 7.00pm to 9pm at
New Malden United Reformed Church KT3 6DN

Kingston Town - Night time economy
Thursday 23 February 7.30pm to 9pm
Guildhall KT1 1EU

South of the Borough - Safer communities
Thursday 23 February 7.30pm to 9pm
Chessington Community College KT9 2JS