We’re dedicated to making Kingston the best it can be, for both businesses and visitors.
Our initiatives and projects are wide-ranging, from saving businesses money to keeping our streetscape beautiful.
All of what we do is geared towards business success
for companies in Kingston’s town centre. We support Kingston’s businesses, enhance its streets, and market the town.
Read our latest news
Update | Sculpture Trail Winner ‘Party Animal’ Permanently Installed
Last week, a new piece of public artwork for Kingston upon Thames has been permanently installed in the Ancient Market... read more →
June 22, 2022
Blog | Member Spotlight | Yellow Zebra Safaris | May 2022
This week we caught up with Yellow Zebra Safaris, an award-winning luxury tour operator that specialises in ‘Safari Africa’. We... read more →
May 25, 2022
Blog | Member Spotlight | Eco Pizza | April 2022
This week we caught up with the team behind relative newbie to the Kingston Riverside, Eco Pizza. We talk origins,... read more →
April 7, 2022
Update | Spring Town Centre Deep Cleaning Programme
As part of our commitment to attractive streets and spaces, we have arranged a large-scale deep clean of the town... read more →
April 7, 2022
Blog | ‘Social Spaces’ – Your Chance To Improve Our Town Centre
Creating a vibrant and welcoming town centre is very important to its success, and it’s a key part of our... read more →
March 15, 2022
Kingston upon Thames ranks in Top 5 UK Retail Centres
Kingston upon Thames has been ranked 4th nationally (and 2nd in Greater London) in Harper Dennis Hobbs Vitality Ranking 2022,... read more →
March 10, 2022
Blog | New Brand and Website for Kingston upon Thames Launching Spring 2022
Over the last few months the Kingston First team (working alongside our creative agency partner Small Back Room have been... read more →
March 8, 2022
Blog | Member Spotlight | Lush Kingston | March 2022
For the latest in our member spotlight series, we caught up with the Lush team who have been a feature... read more →
March 7, 2022
Blog | New Footfall Data
As part of our ongoing work to ensure accuracy in data provision, as well as value for money, Kingston First... read more →
February 23, 2022
What we do:
ATTRACTIVE STREETS AND SPACES
From enhancing public spaces to safety and sustainability, we create a vibrant, welcoming town centre for visitors, employees and residents.
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MARKETING
THE TOWN
Promoting Kingston and all it has to offer, we deliver year-round marketing support through tactical campaigns and cultural experiences.
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SUPPORTING AND INFORMING
From driving down costs, to consistent communication, we provide support and insight to Kingston’s business community.
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INFLUENCING AND REPRESENTING
We are the voice that represents the business community, and a catalyst for positive change and growth in Kingston town centre.
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Upcoming workshops and events
Our business training workshops run throughout the year. We cover everything from first aid training and mental health awareness to food safety certifications.
We also run volunteering projects, where we work alongside volunteers to spruce up the town. And we encourage cross-sector engagement through Keep it Kingston social events and networking opportunities.
View our upcoming workshops and events below.
