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.
What we do:
SUPPORTING BUSINESSES
From valuable area insights to free business training and workshops, we provide a range of services that support and empower your business.
Free Business Training and Workshops
Cost Saving Opportunities
Town Centre Insights
LEARN HOW WE SUPPORT BUSINESSES
ENHANCING STREETS
Our crime reduction initiatives and dedicated street ranger team keep Kingston’s streets clean, safe, and vibrant, and improve the Kingston experience for visitors.
Safety and Crime Reduction Initiatives
Street Cleaning
The Ranger Team
SEE HOW WE ENHANCE KINGSTON
MARKETING OUR TOWN
We’re curators of the In Kingston brand, positioning the town as a must-visit destination through its thriving retail outlets, superb leisure activities, and rich cultural experience.
In Kingston Website
Promoting Kingston
Thumbs Up It’s Thursday
VIEW OUR MARKETING INITIATIVES
Upcoming workshops
Our business training workshops run throughout the year. We cover everything from first aid training and mental health awareness to food safety certifications. View our upcoming workshops below.
6th Aug 2019
10th Sept 2019
Read our latest news
Kingston First confirms new five-year term with strong vote in favour
92% of businesses and organisations in Kingston upon Thames have this month voted in favour of renewing Kingston First Business... read more →
June 28, 2019
AGM 2019
The Kingston First Annual General Meeting will be held at 11.00am on Wednesday 24 July 2019, at DoubleTree by Hilton... read more →
June 26, 2019
A Big Thank You to our Volunteers
A huge thank you goes out to the wonderful team at PRYZM Kingston who sent all 25 staff members to... read more →
June 10, 2019
New ‘Love Your Local Retailer’ Category at the Kingston Business Excellence Awards 2019
An exciting new award to recognise the role of local traders is attracting huge interest from Kingston’s vital independent retailing... read more →
June 10, 2019
Top TV presenter Michael Underwood to host 2019 Kingston Business Excellence Awards
TV presenter Michael Underwood has been announced as the compere for the glittering highlight event of Kingston’s business year. The... read more →
May 24, 2019
Announcing our latest Streets of History exhibition
Streets of History exhibition returns to Kingston upon Thames to celebrate the life and works of Eadweard Muybridge This spring,... read more →
May 10, 2019