Sep 01

Blog | Cost Of Doing Business & Living Crisis – Resources

We know the cost of living crisis is affecting many of you, from keeping a tight control on cash flow, to supporting your employees and signposting them to resources, while also looking after yourself. We’ve collated some resources on our website, and will add to these over time. If you... read more →
  • September 1, 2022
Aug 24

Blog | Our Plan To Tackle Empty Shops In Kingston

We know that empty vacant units create negative perceptions of a town centre, and that’s why we’ve been tracking the number of ground floor vacant units for just over a year now. We want to know the backstory behind every shop that’s vacant so we can better understand what the... read more →
  • August 24, 2022
Aug 17

Update | Kingston First Board Announcements

Following our annual meeting, we would like to let you know of a few changes to our Board of Directors. We would like to wholeheartedly thank Sam Eastwood, Chair of Kingston First, for his service as he departs Kingston for pastures new. Sam has been Chair for over four years and... read more →
  • August 17, 2022
Aug 17

Job Listing | White Stuff – Shop Manager Vacancy

Shop Manager White Stuff - Kingston upon Thames, GB Full Time APPLY HERE White Stuff is a multi-channel brand with a strong heritage and values. Established in 1985 we have now grown to over 130 shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s, men’s and children’s clothing... read more →
  • August 17, 2022
Aug 01
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Temporary event set up support required in Kingston over summer

Kingston First, the town centre's Business Improvement District, are seeking some temporary workers over the summer to assist with the set up of public spaces and activities on offer in Kingston. The role would be most suited to people who fit the following description: Trustworthy and reliable Friendly and polite... read more →
  • August 1, 2022
Jul 27

Blog | Member Spotlight | Rotunda

For this Member Spotlight, we are catching up with the folk at Kingston stalwart Rotunda. We hear all about them dipping their toes into the world of film, as well as some exciting new additions to the venues leisure offering. It’s all systems go at Rotunda! As a popular leisure,... read more →
  • July 27, 2022
Jul 12

Blog | Dwell time: What is it and how can you increase it?

Dwell time measures the duration of time that a visitor spends in a town centre, shopping centre or individual store. The reason dwell time is important is the growing body of evidence that the longer a visitor spends in a location, the more money they spend. Kingston performs well on... read more →
  • July 12, 2022
Jun 29

Blog | Member Spotlight | Bone Idyll

We caught up with husband-and-wife team, Sam and Alex Berry established local restaurateurs, mixologists, and entrepreneurs from Surbiton. They run Bone Idyll, a new bar, distillery and gin school. New to Kingston though experienced hands, we hear all about their journey to here and some of the exciting plans they... read more →
  • June 29, 2022
Jun 28

Update | Advertising For New Board Directors

We are currently recruiting for new directors to join Kingston First’s voluntary board. We are looking for people who are passionate and knowledgeable about supporting Kingston town centre and its organisations and businesses. Being a Kingston First director is a great opportunity to be part of a small dedicated... read more →
  • June 28, 2022
Jun 28

Update | Kingston First Annual Meeting, 27th July 2022

We will be holding our Annual Meeting on 27th July. The meeting is open to all members. If you wish to register, please email hannah.blackwell@kingstonfirst.co.uk. Please see the below accompanying documents for the meeting: Agenda – Download Annual Audited Accounts 2021/22 - Download Minutes from last years meeting – Download Date: 27th... read more →
  • June 28, 2022
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