This week we catch up with Hotel Chocolat in Church Street. We hear about the owners connection to Kingston, and their mantra of 'More Cocoa, Less Sugar'. Our fabulous store has been at the heart of Kingston since 2010, serving our residents the best chocolate and ice cream ever since.... read more →
Jun
09
May
30
Kingston First enhances river safety and rescue readiness of businesses along Kingston upon Thames’ riverside. More than 15 businesses have received special training from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) as part of a collaboration with Kingston First. Training, combined with previous courses in first aid, fire safety, and... read more →
May
25
We are proud to be working 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. Landscape architects Farrer Huxley have now been appointed to take the project forward, bringing the feedback received from... read more →
May
17
This week we catch up with new Cinema on the block Curzon in the Bentall Centre. We hear all about the venue including the fascinating origins on the names of their screens, as well as everything from interiors to the food. Curzon is a much loved and iconic UK film... read more →
May
03
As you know, we are working with Kingston Council to transform Eagle Brewery Wharf into a place where everyone can unwind, enjoy and connect with nature. We are pleased to announce that landscape architects Farrer Huxley have now been appointed to take the project forward. They will be bringing... read more →
May
02
Feedback from business leaders in Kingston have highlighted the increased cost of doing business that is affecting everyone across the country. Energy costs continue to increase, labour shortages are a significant challenge, and supply chain issues are ongoing. Businesses are faced with a difficult choice; to pass on increasing costs... read more →
May
02
Today we have published our response to the councils draft Town Centre Vision, you can read the response in full below. Background We know a vision for Kingston town centre is fundamental for setting the direction of a place and creating a town where people want to live, work, study... read more →
Mar
29
This week we chat to Kingston not-for-profit Achieving For Children which focuses on supporting children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives, providing children's services for Kingston Council. We hear all about the stigmas surrounding young people who enter the care system and the challenges they... read more →
Feb
28
This week we hear from Asian food supremoes and Clarence Street staples Itsu, whose food continues to fill hungry Kingstonian bellies all year round. We chat about their love of the Kingston community, plus an insight into their 'health and happiness' range. Plus you can finally find out just what... read more →
Feb
01
This week we sit down with new café kids on the block Old London Road Café to hear all about what they've been up to. Find out what they have to offer from delicious coffee and healthy lunches, to a relaxing space where you can challenge your friends to a... read more →