Jan 23

Update | ‘Chimps Are Family’ Exhibition Launches

Kingston First a proud to present an exciting new art trail for Kingston town centre, creating a new way to experience the town centre and building on its strong arts and cultural heritage. Kingston First has collaborated with internationally renowned artists Gillie and Marc to bring the Chimps Are Family... read more →
  • January 23, 2023
Jan 19

Update | Social Spaces Project

We are delighted to share that we have appointed award-winning architectural practice Ryder Architecture to take forward the next phase of the Social Spaces project. The Social Spaces project consisted of temporary planting, seating and greening in three locations in Kingston town centre; outside the train station; on lower Fife... read more →
  • January 19, 2023
Jan 12

Update | Public Realm Delivery Manager/Management Opportunity

We're investing in a number of streets and spaces improvement projects as part of a programme of work with Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and we're now looking for public realm delivery management to support these projects. Kingston First is looking to recruit delivery and design expertise, additional capacity... read more →
  • January 12, 2023
Dec 08
Dec 06

Blog | Member Research Findings 2022

Our latest round of research with members took place in June and July this year, and was carried out by the research agency Research by Design, by online survey and face to face interviews.  All members were invited via email or face to face, and 21% responded, from a range... read more →
  • December 6, 2022
Dec 06

Blog | Member Spotlight | Kokoro

For this months Member Spotlight, we catch up with Kingston favourites Kokoro, hearing about their journey from newbie  to Kingston food scene staple, as well as the national domination that was to come after that fateful first restaurant in Kingston. KOKORO opened its very first café style restaurant on the... read more →
  • December 6, 2022
Nov 30

Blog | Member Research Summary 2022

Our latest round of research with members took place in June and July this year, and was carried out by the research agency Research by Design, by online survey and face to face interviews.  All members were invited via email or face to face, and 21% responded, from a range... read more →
  • November 30, 2022
Nov 24

Update | Kingston First & Kingston Council Continue Plans to Create Attractive Riverside Space at Eagle Brewery Wharf in Kingston

Kingston First and Kingston Council, the town centre’s business improvement district are continuing their partnership to transform Eagle Brewery Wharf on Kingston’s riverside into a place where local residents, visitors and businesses can unwind, enjoy and connect with nature. A design team will be appointed by early January 2023... read more →
  • November 24, 2022
Nov 23

Update | New Footfall & Data Provider

We're changing our provider of footfall data to provide you with better value insights on consumer profiles and their behaviours. This will help you understand where visitors are coming from and how long and how often they are visiting the town We know that our footfall data provision is valuable... read more →
  • November 23, 2022
Nov 23
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Blog | Autumn Statement: What Does It Mean For You?

Last week, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the Autumn Statement. His priorities focused on Stability, Growth and Public Services. We have summarised key highlights for businesses and organisations below. Kirsten Henly, Chief Executive of Kingston First said: “While the extension of the Business Rates relief scheme is welcomed, we still... read more →
  • November 23, 2022
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