We’re dedicated to making Kingston the best it can be, for both businesses and visitors.
Our initiatives and projects are wide-ranging, from saving businesses money to keeping our streetscape beautiful.
All of what we do is geared towards business success
for companies in Kingston’s town centre. We support Kingston’s businesses, enhance its streets, and market the town.
Read our latest news
Blog | Member Spotlight | ArtHouse Galleries
For this edition, we chatted to ArtHouse galleries who have recently opened up in Kingston. We chat to them about... read more →
November 28, 2023
Blog | Kingston First Spotlight – Meet The Team
Did you know there are currently 636 businesses and organisations in the Kingston First BID area! Every month we shine... read more →
November 8, 2023
Update | £15,000 available to support Kingston town centre and local businesses and organisations
Today, Kingston First, the town centre’s Business Improvement District (BID), has opened its first Community Fund - a £15,000 package... read more →
October 31, 2023
Update | Eagle Brewery Wharf & Memorial Gardens
Kingston Council and Kingston First are continuing their partnership to improve spaces across Kingston town centre, to enable greater access... read more →
October 26, 2023
Update | Christmas In Kingston – Plans for 2023
Preparations for Christmas in Kingston are well underway with new bespoke lighting across the town and new light installations for... read more →
October 24, 2023
Blog | Visitor Profiles for Kingston Town Centre
A key part of the objectives of our research with consumers was to understand the profile of visitors to Kingston... read more →
October 11, 2023
Blog | Member Spotlight | King Living
This week we sit down with Australian furniture giants King Living who opened up shop in Kingston in 2022. We... read more →
September 6, 2023
Update | Kingston Carnival, What You Need to Know
Kingston Carnival, organised by Kingston Racial Equalities Council (KREC), will be taking place on Sunday 3rd September. Please see some of the key... read more →
August 30, 2023
Update | New Updates to our Consumer Website
If you have visited our consumer website - kingstonuponthames.info - in the past few days you may have spotted a... read more →
August 1, 2023
What we do:
ATTRACTIVE STREETS AND SPACES
From enhancing public spaces to safety and sustainability, we create a vibrant, welcoming town centre for visitors, employees and residents.
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MARKETING
THE TOWN
Promoting Kingston and all it has to offer, we deliver year-round marketing support through tactical campaigns and cultural experiences.
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SUPPORTING AND INFORMING
From driving down costs, to consistent communication, we provide support and insight to Kingston’s business community.
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INFLUENCING AND REPRESENTING
We are the voice that represents the business community, and a catalyst for positive change and growth in Kingston town centre.
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Upcoming workshops and events
Our business training workshops run throughout the year. We cover everything from first aid training and mental health awareness to food safety certifications.
We also run volunteering projects, where we work alongside volunteers to spruce up the town. And we encourage cross-sector engagement through Keep it Kingston social events and networking opportunities.
View our upcoming workshops and events below.