It is with great sadness Kingston First has received the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Throughout her reign, the Queen has demonstrated an extraordinary sense of public duty and commitment to her nation. On behalf of Kingston First we offer our deepest condolences to... read more →
Sep
09
Sep
01
For this Member Spotlight, we are catching up with Kingston born and bred company, Jarmany. We talk to them about their massive growth in the past few years, their commitment to supporting charities and where you might find them enjoying a bite to eat in Kingston. Jarmany was founded in... read more →
Sep
01
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 →
Aug
24
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 →
Aug
17
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 →
Aug
17
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 →
Aug
01
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 →
Jul
27
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 →
Jul
12
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 →
Jun
29
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 →