Seething Wells Action Group - SWAG

07/09/2026

‼️TOMORROW, Tue 8th Sept‼️

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee are meeting tomorrow to discuss Seething Wells, at Glenmore House, 7:30pm.

This is an urgent item added last minute to the agenda where the discussion surrounds the Place Committee rescinding their responsibility to report to the community on Seething Wells. This is disappointing at best given how hard so many fought for the council being held accountable through regular reporting.

Come and make your voice heard tomorrow; the community must be kept informed (FYI the decision won’t be made tomorrow but helps influence councillors).

17/08/2026

FYI :-

History of Seething Wells by David Kennedy
Presented by the Surbiton and District Historical Society
Selected Performance
01 Sept 2026, 19:30 – 21:00
Surbiton, 116 Douglas Rd, Surbiton KT6 7SB, UK
About

A HISTORY OF SEETHING WELLS, SURBITON.
TALK TO SURBITON & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2026

The talk explores the history of the Seething Wells area of Surbiton [KT6 5NP & KT6 5PJ]. It locates the well or spring from which its name derives and explores old reports that its waters were warm in the winter while being cold in the summer, that they were medicinal and that a spa once existed in the area.

09/08/2026

https://www.kingston.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/local-plan

It is important residents submit comments to this Local Plan consultation by 4th September. We do not want any development plans included in the SW site as our vision is it to be returned to a wildlife haven and historical centre for the public to enjoy. It does have MOL and SINC status already but RBK need to know residents views!

Find information about our Local Plan, which sets the vision for the future and guides development, from homes and workplaces to schools and parks, while protecting our heritage and natural environment.

07/05/2026

Just 1 hour of voting left for the local elections in Kingston.

If you’re still struggling to decide, here is a quick rundown of the parties who have spoken up about Seething Wells Filter Beds in their campaigns:

Conservatives: National priorities and "cleaner streets" through better basic public services. Councillors previously and currently supported SWFB.

Green Party: They specifically mention Seething Wells as a headline pledge, promising to restore the filter beds and open them up for the community to use and enjoy. Candidates current and previous involved and in attendance of SWAG meetings and pledged support.

Kingston Independent Residents Group (KIRG): Pledge a £2 million investment into local parks and outdoor spaces alongside tougher environmental enforcement. Long supporters of SWFB and attended many SWAG and other SWFB groups (not standing in St Marks & SW).

Labour: Commit to protecting and maintaining Kingston’s green spaces while opposing "unsuitable" development across the borough. Previous candidates been supporters and in attendance and involved in SWAG previously.

Liberal Democrats: Pledge to protect and improve all green spaces and establish a new management mechanism for the River Thames. Current party in power and involved for an extended number of years with a number of councillors showing support and in attendance of SWAG and other SWFB interested groups.

Source: https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/kingston-party-manifestos-local-elections-33890372

06/05/2026

Hello to all our faithful Members and Followers.

We’ve found out today that workers on the Seething Wells site are “feeling harassed”due to the following

1) Photos being taken of workers and their equipment
2) Drones being flown over the site
3) New Grafitti on the pump house saying “Always Watching”

Please can we take this opportunity to remind all our members and followers that whilst our aim is to discourage development of the site in a way which would harm its biodiversity and historical significance, we do not condone any activity which might lead to the site workers feeling uncomfortable and we MOST CERTAINLY do not condone any trespassing or criminal damage.

With huge thanks for your continued support.

The Seething Wells Committee

05/05/2026

A wonderful event with a very old history! I wonder how many people know that prior to the latter part of the 19th Century, freshwater sardines were being fished at Seething in some numbers!! We love this event 😁🎣

16/04/2026

Imagine if this wasn’t just a view from behind a fence, but a thriving community space. A place where our local heritage meets a sanctuary for wildlife. We have the chance to preserve this history and actually enjoy it together.

Who else wants to see this space for the community?

09/04/2026

Why fly 250,000 miles to the Moon when you can walk round the corner and view a lunar landscape