Mar
04
In this week's budget, it was essential that we heard announcements that supported the economic recovery of town centres and protected the jobs, organisations and businesses that operate within them. For many sectors, the route out of lockdown and into recovering from the shock of Covid-19 has not yet...
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Feb
24
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on all of our lives, and with many of us noticing a decline in our mental, physical and financial health, looking after our wellbeing has never been so important. In response, Kingston First has announced it's first-ever Wellbeing Week for the local community,...
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Feb
23
Yesterday the Prime Minister published a new four step plan to end England’s lockdown. A summary of the key steps and dates can be found below. We are pleased that we now have dates to work towards and have already started to plan for the reopening of our town centre and welcoming back...
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Feb
22
For our latest member spotlight, we caught up with Jon Tolley, owner of Banquet Records on Eden Street. With Covid-19 causing the shop to close it's doors and forcing the cancellation of a long list of live music events, Jon fills us in on how they've adapted through this time....
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Feb
12
Kingston First and Kingston Council are leading on a public realm initiative to create inclusive happy spaces within the town centre for its local residents, visitors and business community to unwind, enjoy and connect with nature. Kingston based landscape architects Davies White Ltd and The Edible Bus Stop design studio...
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Jan
25
With the constant stream of negative news that we’ve been subjected over the last year, it’s easy to forget ‘good news’ stories, including those of the businesses who have taken the bold and brave step of opening up in the midst of a pandemic. Our lives have arguably been pretty...
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Jan
22
For our latest member spotlight, we caught up with Alan Martin, Owner and Director of Food for Thought, in Kingston Market Place. "Looking back on the events of the past year it still seems surreal in many respects. I am reminded of the W B Yeats Poem, ‘Easter 1916’ and...
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Jan
22
With a range of Kingston council grants out there covering different business types and periods of local restrictions, we've been receiving questions from businesses seeking clarity on the grants and when the payments will be made. Read on for an update on grants and a summary of payments due. There will be...
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Jan
05
The news of rising numbers of COVID infections across the country and increased restrictions are a sobering start to the New Year. Last night’s announcement by the Prime Minister outlined a new national lockdown which will be reviewed by the government on 15th February. Government support is crucial for the survival of...
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Dec
21
Over the weekend, you will have seen the further devastating news announced by the government that Kingston has moved to Tier 4 as of Sunday 20 December. All non-essential retail will have to close, including shops, hairdressers, barbers, nail bars and indoor entertainment venues. Further information can be found on...
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