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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
New lockdown grants and further financial support for businesses
The news of rising numbers of COVID infections across the country and increased restrictions are a sobering start to the... read more →
January 5, 2021
Kingston moves to Tier 4 restrictions as of Sunday 20 December
Over the weekend, you will have seen the further devastating news announced by the government that Kingston has moved to... read more →
December 21, 2020
Blog | Member Spotlight | Nationwide | December 2020
For our recent Member Spotlight feature, we caught up with Michael Belli, Senior Branch Manager at Nationwide on Eden Street,... read more →
December 18, 2020
Message from Kirsten Henly, Chief Executive
As we enter the last few weeks of an incredibly difficult year and with this week’s news about Kingston entering... read more →
December 18, 2020
Kingston First featured on BBC London News
We were delighted to have Kingston town centre featured on BBC London News on Tuesday 15 December, with our Christmas... read more →
December 16, 2020
Kingston to move to Tier 3 restrictions from Wednesday 16 December
The government has confirmed today that London, including Kingston, will move to Tier 3 level restrictions at 00.01 Wednesday 16... read more →
December 14, 2020
Blog | Member Spotlight | Rose Theatre | December 2020
For our recent Member Spotlight feature, we heard from Robert O'Dowd, Chief Executive of the Rose Theatre, as they reopened... read more →
December 14, 2020
Kingston Magical Market AR Trail launches
Kingston First launched its first ever augmented reality trail this week in Kingston town centre. The trail is based on... read more →
December 10, 2020
Kingston First supports Small Business Saturday
Saturday 5 December marked Small Business Saturday in the UK. As a town centre with more than it's share of... read more →
December 7, 2020
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 below.
