May
20
For our latest member spotlight we caught up with Jason Lamont, CEO of disability charity KCIL, who support hundreds of disabled people across Kingston. "As I was appointed as CEO of KCIL in May 2020 the last year has been one best described as a challenge. Fortunately, the team was already...
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May
18
Creating a vibrant and welcoming town centre is very important to its success, and it’s a key part of our commitment to our businesses. One of the ways we are supporting this aim is through our Social Spaces project. The aim of this project is to create more welcoming, social...
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Apr
26
A new public realm design competition is being organised through a collaboration of Kingston Council, Kingston First, charity Creative Youth and Kingston University to revitalise the riverside frontage around John Lewis and Kingston Bridge. Submissions will need to relate and respond to two new initiatives in locations that border the...
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Apr
22
Renowned international artist David Mach RA has been announced as chair of the selection panel for the new Kingston Sculpture Trail, set to open this summer. Creator of Kingston’s iconic tumbling red phone box sculpture ‘Out of Order’ on Old London Road, David Mach is one of the UK’s most...
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Apr
21
Those of you that are regularly in town will have noticed how busy it has been! Helped by the relatively dry weather (notwithstanding the snow on the first day of reopening!) and the Kingston First campaign reminding you to ‘Colour Your Senses’, lots of people are rediscovering the things they...
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Apr
19
Watch our new animated film celebrating Kingston reopening and welcoming back local businesses, residents and visitors to the town we all know and love. The film will be shared on our social media channels to encourage viewers to rediscover all of the familiar sights,...
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Apr
16
What a week it's been! Well done to all our businesses on a successful reopening; the atmosphere in Kingston has been amazing and early reports have shown strong footfall and sales so far which is great news for the town. Our Chief Executive Kirsten Henly shares a quick...
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Apr
09
For our latest member spotlight we caught up with Tony Goshawk, owner and market trader at Tony's Fruit Stall, to hear about his experiences of working throughout the pandemic. "For 36 years I have been trading in Kingston market and I’ve enjoyed every single day, Over those years, there have...
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Apr
01
The press has recently reported that many businesses are working hard to make their businesses Covid-secure, but some are finding it difficult. As more of the town starts to open, keeping employees safe at work is hugely important for the success of your business during these difficult times. We...
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Mar
29
For our latest member spotlight we caught up with John Mullan, international session stylist and owner of Stone Hair salon and Mr Mullan's on Old London Road, to find out how he has been utilising lockdown and his plans for future projects. With a trio of businesses under his belt, John has been busy during...
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