Kingston Council to activate Severe Weather Emergency Protocol for rough sleepers this weekend

By Tilly O'Brien 9th Jan 2026

Local News by Tilly O'Brien 9th Jan 2026

Kingston Council will activate its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol tonight (Credit: Nub News)

Kingston Council has today (Friday, 9 January) announced that it will be activating its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) from tonight for the whole weekend period to provide shelter for rough sleepers.

The council asks that If you see someone sleeping rough in the borough, make sure you let it know.

More details can be found here and updates on weather alerts can be found here.

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