Kingston First, the town centre’s Business Improvement District (BID), has announced the return of its Town Centre Community Fund for a third consecutive year - offering £30,000 to support projects... read more →
Kirsten Henly our chief Executive recently did a blog for the South London partnership, a cross-political party sub-regional collaboration of five London boroughs: Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond... read more →
Consumers put a high priority on vacancy in the town centre, more than 40% of visitors in our visitor research in 2023 said they would visit more often if there... read more →
Kingston First, the town centre’s Business Improvement District (BID), has announced Refugee Action Kingston’s (RAK) Employment Hub, will receive £11,250 of funding to provide vital employment and volunteering opportunities for... read more →
Response to Police and Crime Plan 2025-2029 Who we are Kingston First is a business improvement district (BID) which operates within Kingston town centre. Set up in accordance with the... read more →
We know that homelessness in Kingston is a concern for many of you, as it is for us. Homelessness is a complex issue, with no easy answers, but there is... read more →
Are you or someone in your network skilled in creating unforgettable events and experiences that leave a lasting impression and keep people coming back for more? If that sounds... read more →
Kingston First, the town’s Business Improvement District, have organised a wide range of family activities and festive entertainment in Kingston town centre this Christmas! Kirsten Henly, Chief Executive of Kingston... read more →
After the incredible success of the ‘Chimps Are Family’ Trail last year, Kingston First, the town’s Business Improvement District, is delighted to announce that internationally acclaimed artists Gillie & Marc... read more →
Today, Kingston First, the town centre’s Business Improvement District (BID), has opened its second Community Fund - a £30,000 package of funding for projects and initiatives that have a positive... read more →