Nov 03

Christmas In Kingston 2026 – Everyone is coming to ours

Kingston First, the town’s Business Improvement District is proud to announce that from 12 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, Kingston will come together with joy, laughter, and community spirit, to celebrate the most magical time of the year. Our bespoke Christmas lighting - unique to Kingston - will make... read more →
  • November 3, 2026
Nov 02
Oct 12

News | American Express Grant Programme for Restaurants Returns

Apply Now for £10,500 to Invest in Your Business Application Deadline: 5am, 17th November 2026 Where to Apply: Click here. American Express is bringing back its international grant scheme for independent restaurants for a fifth year. Restaurants across Greater London and Greater Manchester are invited to apply.... read more →
  • October 12, 2026
Oct 09
Oct 02

Keeping Kingston’s Streets Clean, Vibrant, and Welcoming!

  Town centre cleanliness is one area we spend a lot of time focusing on, and we know it's important to our members too. Here is a snapshot of our recent cleaning achievements: 13,000 m² of pavement deep-cleaned 64 graffiti tags removed Street furniture projects completed across Lady Booth Road,... read more →
  • October 2, 2026
Aug 05
Jul 30

Opportunity | Services Brief for a consultant HR Advisor

We are looking to appoint a consultant HR Advisor to support the Chief Executive and board on employment matters. We had previously contracted with a retained and remote HR advisory service and we're now looking to work with a consultant HR Advisor with personable approach and through... read more →
  • July 30, 2026
Jul 24

Blog | Independent Business Day 2026 Campaign Highlights

To celebrate this year’s Independent Business Day on 5th July, we ran a consumer-facing campaign from Saturday, 27th June until Sunday, 12th July to embrace the unique independent businesses of Kingston and encourage residents and visitors to shop local. We want to say a huge thank you to all the... read more →
  • July 24, 2026
Jul 08

Opportunity | Become a Kingston First Board Director

We’re recruiting for new directors to join Kingston First’s voluntary board. We’re looking for people who are passionate and knowledgeable about supporting Kingston town centre and its organisations and businesses. Being a Kingston First director is a great opportunity to be part of a small dedicated... read more →
  • July 8, 2026
Jul 06

Vacant Unit Activation with Kingston School of Art

The last 12 months in Kingston Town Centre have yet again been a time of change, with nearly 40 openings in the town centre, many by national brands, who see a presence in Kingston as an important part of their portfolios, including Crew Clothing, Cotswold Co., Feather and Black and... read more →
  • July 6, 2026
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