Apr 16

Kirsten Henly reflects on reopening week April 2021

What a week it's been! Well done to all our businesses on a successful reopening; the atmosphere in Kingston has been amazing and early reports have shown strong footfall and sales so far which is great news for the town. Our Chief Executive Kirsten Henly shares a quick message... read more →
  • April 16, 2021
Apr 09

Blog | Member Spotlight | Tony’s Fruit Stall | April 2021

For our latest member spotlight we caught up with Tony Goshawk, owner and market trader at Tony's Fruit Stall, to hear about his experiences of working throughout the pandemic. "For 36 years I have been trading in Kingston market and I’ve enjoyed every single day, Over those years, there have... read more →
  • April 9, 2021
Apr 01

How to make your workplace Covid-secure

  The press has recently reported that many businesses are working hard to make their businesses Covid-secure, but some are finding it difficult. As more of the town starts to open, keeping employees safe at work is hugely important for the success of your business during these difficult times. We... read more →
  • April 1, 2021
Mar 29

Blog | Member Spotlight | Stone Hair & Mr Mullan’s | March 2021

For our latest member spotlight we caught up with John Mullan, international session stylist and owner of Stone Hair salon and Mr Mullan's on Old London Road, to find out how he has been utilising lockdown and his plans for future projects. With a trio of businesses under his belt, John has been busy during... read more →
  • March 29, 2021
Mar 18

New sculpture trail for Kingston town centre

A newly launched project looking to bring an exciting new sculpture trail to Kingston town centre is being organised through a partnership of the Canbury Community Trust, Kingston Council, Kingston First and Kingston University. Artists from Kingston and beyond are being invited to submit ideas for a contemporary sculpture which... read more →
  • March 18, 2021
Mar 06

Blog | Member Spotlight | Poor Boys | March 2021

For our latest member spotlight we caught up with Jas Kadar, owner of Poor Boys, the New Orleans Street Food restaurant in the Griffin Centre, who have gone from strength to strength this past year in spite of the challenges brought on by the pandemic. ""Start by doing what’s necessary,... read more →
  • March 6, 2021
Mar 04

Budget summary: what it means for businesses

In this week's budget, it was essential that we heard announcements that supported the economic recovery of town centres and protected the jobs, organisations and businesses that operate within them. For many sectors, the route out of lockdown and into recovering from the shock of Covid-19 has not yet begun... read more →
  • March 4, 2021
Feb 24

Kingston First launches first-ever Wellbeing Week

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on all of our lives, and with many of us noticing a decline in our mental, physical and financial health, looking after our wellbeing has never been so important. In response, Kingston First has announced it's first-ever Wellbeing Week for the local community, with... read more →
  • February 24, 2021
Feb 23

Lockdown easing: Key dates and information

Yesterday the Prime Minister published a new four step plan to end England’s lockdown. A summary of the key steps and dates can be found below. We are pleased that we now have dates to work towards and have already started to plan for the reopening of our town centre and welcoming back... read more →
  • February 23, 2021
Feb 22
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Blog | Member Spotlight | Banquet Records | February 2021

For our latest member spotlight, we caught up with Jon Tolley, owner of Banquet Records on Eden Street. With Covid-19 causing the shop to close it's doors and forcing the cancellation of a long list of live music events, Jon fills us in on how they've adapted through this time.... read more →
  • February 22, 2021
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