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On the 7th May, Vote Independent: Control HMOs in Kingston-upon-Thames

Jessica DearloveLondon, ENG, United Kingdom
Apr 25, 2026

Hi All,

The local elections are coming up in the next couple of weeks and it's the Independent Party that have been fighting the hardest for proper regulation around HMOs. Following pressure from KIRG and our petition, the council agreed in February to begin developing stronger HMO regulations, bringing Kingston more in line with other London boroughs. Draft proposals are expected later this year. 

Many residents feel progress is slow, particularly given the increasing concentration of HMOs in parts of our borough and the impact on housing balance and neighbourhood character.

Vote Independent (The Kingston Independent Residents Group) on May 7th and help give us a stronger voice on the Council and continue to push for sustainable development in our community. I'm standing as a candidate in Tolworth and there are candidates for KIRG in most other wards.

Thanks again for your support with the petition and enjoy the sun this weekend!

Jess