For this months Member Spotlight, we catch up with Kingston favourites Kokoro, hearing about their journey from newbie to Kingston food scene staple, as well as the national domination that... read more →
Our latest round of research with members took place in June and July this year, and was carried out by the research agency Research by Design, by online survey and... read more →
Kingston First and Kingston Council, the town centre’s business improvement district are continuing their partnership to transform Eagle Brewery Wharf on Kingston’s riverside into a place where local residents,... read more →
We're changing our provider of footfall data to provide you with better value insights on consumer profiles and their behaviours. This will help you understand where visitors are coming from... read more →
Last week, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the Autumn Statement. His priorities focused on Stability, Growth and Public Services. We have summarised key highlights for businesses and organisations below. Kirsten... read more →
The festive season is a significant and busy time of year for all of our businesses and the town. Each year, Kingston First organises a programme of Christmas activities and... read more →
You may recall that following feedback from businesses, residents and visitors for more greening, seating and biodiversity in the town centre we introduced a temporary scheme, known as Social Spaces,... read more →
Leafy Kingston Upon Thames on the banks of the River Thames, is one of the UK’s leading retail centres and arguably one of the strongest High Street shopping destinations within... read more →
For the latest in our Member Spotlight series, we catch up with coffee aficionados and cake wizards Local Hero. We hear all about their Kingston roots, their family ethos and... read more →
Our recent research with Kingston First members highlighted that 9 out of 10 respondents agreed that a vision for Kingston town centre is important. We’ve started working with Kingston Council... read more →