If you have visited our consumer website - kingstonuponthames.info - in the past few days you may have spotted a few changes. These changes have been made to harness the... read more →
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is expanding across all London boroughs from 29 August 2023. The impact this is likely to have on Kingston Town Centre has been on... read more →
This week we hear from the UK’s largest Asian retailer Oseyo. They tell us all about their exciting product ranges, as well as their vision for the store. Recently, you... read more →
Did you know that from 1 October 2023 businesses will no longer be allowed to supply, sell or offer most single-use plastics in England? Businesses have until that date to... read more →
This week we catch up with the lovely folk at Jo Malone who have been a mainstay on the Kingston High Street for a whopping fifty years, offering up their... read more →
The national picture A good mix of national chains vs independent retailers is vital to the health of our town centres. While national chain stores can drive footfall to... read more →
We will be holding our Annual Meeting on 6th September. The meeting is open to all members. If you wish to register, please email hannah.blackwell@kingstonfirst.co.uk. Please see the below accompanying... read more →
Kingston upon Thames has been ranked as the top borough to live and work in Greater London by Lambert Smith Hampton’s Vitality Index 2023. The index looks at 3 pillars;... read more →
As we round off another year, we take a look at what we've achieved and delivered for Kingston businesses and the town in the last 12 months. Through engaging with... read more →
This week we catch up with Hotel Chocolat in Church Street. We hear about the owners connection to Kingston, and their mantra of 'More Cocoa, Less Sugar'. Our fabulous store... read more →