We are working to make Kingston’s riverside a destination in its own right, with new activities and experiences and better connections to the town centre.
We work closely with the Police and Kingston Council to help tackle crime and disorder; making Kingston a safer place to visit and work in.
We also organise police drop ins for businesses. If you would like the police to visit your business please email info@kingstonfirst.co.uk.
We have launched a Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) to support the reduction of business crime and anti-social behaviour in Kingston town centre.
In these meetings we are joined by local businesses, the Metropolitan Police and Kingston Council for productive sessions, where we have open and constructive conversations regarding anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and other challenges facing our town centre.
These meetings take place at 10am on the first Thursday of the month. Sign up to the next one here.
Our Radiolink system connects you directly with CCTV and businesses within the town centre. The scheme is available to all Kingston First members and is primarily used to address business crime issues, while providing additional security support to employees. For more information or to sign up contact Servicom.
If you need more information about any of our safety and crime reduction initiatives, or want to attend a Pubwatch meeting, feel free to contact us.
Kingston First has worked 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.
The regeneration was completed in March 2026, and the space now features a new play trail, accessible public seating, new lighting, a swift tower and metal railings along the riverfront, as well as new trees.
Kingston First has worked in partnership with Kingston Council to transform Memorial Gardens with new garden planting, pathways and seating, and improved connectivity, safety and inclusivity.
The regeneration was completed in May 2026 and the space is now more welcoming, more biodiverse, and accentuates the character of the gardens as a celebration of community, heritage, and remembrance.
We have brought numerous pieces of street art to life throughout the town centre on hoardings and buildings around the town centre, creating points of interest and improving the look and feel of un-loved areas throughout the town.
In partnership with Wild in Art and Walker Books, we brought ten unique bear sculptures to Kingston town centre in summer 2024. They were based on Michael Rosen’s iconic children’s book ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’, and generated huge interest, with 250K people reached through our campaign on social media.
Following the incredible success of the ‘ Chimps are Family’ trail in 2023, internationally acclaimed artists Gillie & Marc transformed the town centre again, with their latest public art exhibition which finished in 2026, featuring nine stunning wildlife-inspired sculptures.
On a monthly basis we deliver a deep clean of Kingston’s streets. We also invest in seasonal planting – last year alone, we installed over two hundred floral displays and hanging baskets across Kingston, creating a verdant and inviting streetscape.
We also remove graffiti from our members businesses. Please get in touch if you would like us to remove graffiti from your business and we will include it in our monthly clean.
We know Kingston is a popular destination for buskers, and their presence brings vibrant street entertainment to our town.
However, we also know that continuous or excessive noise can become a challenge, making it difficult to talk to customers or run your business peacefully.
We have created a guide designed to help you manage busking near your business and resolve issues effectively. We also have flyers that can be handed directly to buskers to politely remind them of their responsibilities. Contact us if you would like some flyers.
