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 face to face interviews. All members were invited via email or face to face, and 21% responded, from a range... read more →
Dec
06
Dec
06
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 was to come after that fateful first restaurant in Kingston. KOKORO opened its very first café style restaurant on the... read more →
Nov
30
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 face to face interviews. All members were invited via email or face to face, and 21% responded, from a range... read more →
Nov
24
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, visitors and businesses can unwind, enjoy and connect with nature. A design team will be appointed by early January 2023... read more →
Nov
23
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 and how long and how often they are visiting the town We know that our footfall data provision is valuable... read more →
Nov
23
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 Henly, Chief Executive of Kingston First said: “While the extension of the Business Rates relief scheme is welcomed, we still... read more →
Oct
27
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 installations to drive footfall and create a festive town centre experience for the local community and visitors. We have a... read more →
Oct
26
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, which introduced planters and seating on Lower Fife Road and the station and a part pedestrianising of Thames St. The... read more →
Oct
21
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 the M25 outside of Central London. One of only 6 Royal boroughs in England and Wales, and boasting culture and... read more →
Oct
11
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 the gorgeous coffee, cakes and sandwiches that they have been serving up in Kingston since 2007. Local Hero is a... read more →