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26 February 2024 Remarkable impact of local businesses celebrated at Kingston Borough Business Awards 2024 The vital role local businesses play in the economic and community life of the borough has been celebrated at the Kingston Borough Business Awards 2024.
05 February 2024 Kingston Council offers support to reduce cost of apprenticeships for local businesses Eligible businesses based in the Royal Borough of Kingston can access funding to pay for the training and assessment of their apprentices.
27 October 2021 Virtual high streets to help local shops thrive in Kingston With High Street shops reopened after months of uncertainty and lockdown, Kingston’s town centres are now fighting back.
04 October 2021 Kingston join call for urgent action in Government’s Spending Review Kingston Council has joined other councils in the South London Partnership (SLP) to submit an urgent call for Government action in this month’s Spending Review.
30 September 2021 Kingston Council receives accreditation for putting people and planet at the heart of business The council has been accredited to the Good Business Charter, which demonstrates commitment to high quality employment responsibility, environmental standards, engaging suppliers and customer service.
13 August 2021 Share your thoughts on Kingston’s plans to strengthen protection of shops As part of Kingston's continuing support of local businesses, the council is asking for views on extending and renewing local planning controls to protect shops from being converted into housing.
07 July 2021 A year-long programme supporting high streets announced to bring together local business, culture and creativity The council has awarded over £190,000 to local businesses to support high street recovery across Chessington, Tolworth, Surbiton, New Malden and Kingston.
17 February 2021 46 local businesses in Kingston have been nominated for national Love Local Day An amazing 46 businesses have been nominated as most loved as part of national ‘Love Local Day’.
14 January 2021 Crackdown on unlawful eBay listings posing a risk to public health Kingston & Sutton Shared Services Trading Standards team have removed hundreds of eBay listings that posed a risk to public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
12 January 2021 Kingston Council working with ShopAppy to help local businesses trade online Kingston Council is teaming up with ShopAppy.com - the ‘One Stop Online Local shop’ - to provide borough shops and other businesses with an online profile and an easy-to-use e-commerce platform.
