With a range of Kingston council grants out there covering different business types and periods of local restrictions, we've been receiving questions from businesses seeking clarity on the grants and when the... read more →
The news of rising numbers of COVID infections across the country and increased restrictions are a sobering start to the New Year. Last night’s announcement by the Prime Minister outlined a... read more →
Over the weekend, you will have seen the further devastating news announced by the government that Kingston has moved to Tier 4 as of Sunday 20 December. All non-essential retail... read more →
The government has confirmed today that London, including Kingston, will move to Tier 3 level restrictions at 00.01 Wednesday 16 December. This means: All hospitality venues, including pubs, restaurants and... read more →
The Prime Minister’s announcement of the four week lockdown, starting on 5 November, will be another devastating blow for so many businesses and the town centre, which was starting... read more →
Kingston First and Kingston Council are calling on the government to extend closing time to 11pm based on feedback from local hospitality businesses who say the extra hour will... read more →
The government has today announced further restrictions, to help reduce the spread of Covid-19, which will come into force from Saturday 17 October. From Saturday London, including Kingston, will... read more →
Arjun Varma, CEO at Chakra We’re pleased to hear from Arjun Varma, CEO of Chakra, and long-time Kingston resident about his restaurant’s experience over the past few months. “As... read more →
A new round of Discretionary Grants has been opened by Kingston Council, and the application process for table and chairs licences is now open. Discretionary Grants A third round of... read more →
We were very pleased to have Kingston featured on BBC London News yesterday evening, profiling the town and our members. Kingston First's Chief Executive Kirsten Henly and our independent... read more →