Jul
07
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 the town, too many at the expense of independents can result in a town losing its identity, a lack of...
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Jul
03
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 documents for the meeting: Agenda – Download Annual Audited Accounts 2022/23 - Download Minutes from last years meeting – Download Date:...
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Jun
28
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; Economy & Business, Living and Health, and Environment (see below), and uses 18 datasets to assess the vitality of boroughs....
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Jun
19
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 Kingston businesses and working with local partners and stakeholders, we have achieved a lot in an often difficult and uncertain...
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Jun
09
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 has been at the heart of Kingston since 2010, serving our residents the best chocolate and ice cream ever since....
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May
30
Kingston First enhances river safety and rescue readiness of businesses along Kingston upon Thames’ riverside. More than 15 businesses have received special training from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) as part of a collaboration with Kingston First. Training, combined with previous courses in first aid, fire safety, and...
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May
25
We are proud to be working in partnership with Kingston Council to transform Eagle Brewery Wharf on Kingston’s riverside into a place where everyone can unwind, enjoy and connect with nature. Landscape architects Farrer Huxley have now been appointed to take the project forward, bringing the feedback received from...
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May
17
This week we catch up with new Cinema on the block Curzon in the Bentall Centre. We hear all about the venue including the fascinating origins on the names of their screens, as well as everything from interiors to the food. Curzon is a much loved and iconic UK film...
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May
03
As you know, we are working with Kingston Council to transform Eagle Brewery Wharf into a place where everyone can unwind, enjoy and connect with nature. We are pleased to announce that landscape architects Farrer Huxley have now been appointed to take the project forward. They will be bringing...
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May
02
Feedback from business leaders in Kingston have highlighted the increased cost of doing business that is affecting everyone across the country. Energy costs continue to increase, labour shortages are a significant challenge, and supply chain issues are ongoing. Businesses are faced with a difficult choice; to pass on increasing costs...
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