Kingston Council has set out its planned capital programme from 2026 to 2030 as costs and demand on services continue to spiral. ‌A new council report said the budget plans will help the authority to tackle major challenges in delivering services and supporting those most in need. The authority plans to spend £2.3m on digital and IT services, including £1.8m on improving infrastructure, £100,000 on installing a new library management system and £24,000 on replacing outdated mobile phones. This includes a 2.99 per cent increase for general use and an extra 2 per cent for adult social care. The council plans to make £3.4m in savings in 2026/27, while it has so far found extra savings of £1.6m over the next three years.