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.
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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.
Find out more about our priorities in our 2025-2029 Business Plan.
What we do:
From enhancing public spaces to safety and
sustainability, we create a vibrant, welcoming town
centre for visitors, employees and residents.
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From driving down costs, to consistent
communication, we provide support and insight to
Kingston’s business community.
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We are creating a pedestrian friendly town centre,
that is easy to find your way around, with better
transport links.
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Promoting Kingston as a unique destination, we deliver
year-round marketing support through
tactical campaigns and cultural experiences.
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Why Invest in Kingston Town Centre
Leafy Kingston Upon Thames on the banks of the River Thames, is one of the UK’s leading retail centres and... read more →
November 17, 2025
Christmas In Kingston 2025 – Experience The Joy of Christmas Together In Kingston
Kingston First, the town’s Business Improvement District is proud to announce that from 13th November to 28th December 2025, Kingston... read more →
November 10, 2025
Kingston First Town Centre Community Fund Returns For Its Third Year With £30,000 To Support Local Businesses and The Town
Kingston First, the town centre’s Business Improvement District (BID), has announced the return of its Town Centre Community Fund for... read more →
November 10, 2025
The Important Role of BID’s In The London Growth Plan
Kirsten Henly our chief Executive recently did a blog for the South London partnership, a cross-political party sub-regional collaboration... read more →
October 16, 2025
Vacant Units in Kingston Town Centre
Consumers put a high priority on vacancy in the town centre, more than 40% of visitors in our visitor research... read more →
July 21, 2025
Update | New investment to connect local refugees with employment opportunities in Kingston town centre announced
Kingston First, the town centre’s Business Improvement District (BID), has announced Refugee Action Kingston’s (RAK) Employment Hub, will receive £11,250... read more →
April 2, 2025
Update | Response to Mayors Police & Crime Plan
Response to Police and Crime Plan 2025-2029 Who we are Kingston First is a business improvement district (BID) which operates... read more →
February 12, 2025
Blog | Homelessness in Kingston – A Complex Issue
We know that homelessness in Kingston is a concern for many of you, as it is for us. Homelessness is... read more →
January 29, 2025
Update | New Kingston Christmas Tender Opportunity
Are you or someone in your network skilled in creating unforgettable events and experiences that leave a lasting impression... read more →
January 16, 2025
Upcoming workshops and events
Our business training workshops run throughout the year. We cover everything from first aid training to fire safety to key business skills.
We also run various networking opportunities throughout the year and other ad-hoc events.
View our upcoming workshops and events below.