The Surbiton Town Centre Partnership (STCP) is a group made up of representatives from local voluntary and community organisations, businesses, and residents in Surbiton.

THE PARTNERSHIP'S VISION

To establish a partnership that is representative of the town centre community and acts as a catalyst for the strengthening of relationships between local organisations and businesses.

Our vision for Surbiton is that the rich history, creativity and community spirit of the town centre will be recognised and celebrated through a collaborative place based approach that benefits its resident and business communities as well as attracts visitors.

It aims

To foster a partnership approach that connects existing, and supports emerging, organisations and businesses with a shared vision for a positive future for Surbiton town centre and community.

HOW MIGHT WE DO THIS?

  • Be recognised as a representative voice for the town centre with the local authority, developers and wider community outreach.
  • Bringing the community together under one ‘umbrella’ group
  • Amplifying current activities through shared marketing
  • Initiate new events or placemaking activities
  • Work with businesses on ways to boost the attractiveness and trade in the town centre
  • Collaborate with the council and stakeholders to create a strategic roadmap for the town centre and identify long term goals to ensure a thriving futureproof town centre
  • Work with the Council and other bodies to secure funding for improvements

WHO IS INVOLVED?

The Partnership is led by a Steering Group formed
of representatives from local organisations with a connection to Surbiton and interest in the town’s future development. The founding members are:

  • Surbiton Rotary
  • Community Brain
  • Surbiton Business Community
  • Surbiton Art Trail
  • Richmond & Hillcroft College
  • Friends of Surbiton Station
  • Friends of St. Andrew’s Square
  • Kingston Chamber of Commerce
  • The Good Life Surbiton
  • Kingston Council
  • Surbiton Farmers’ Market
  • Surbiton based business representatives

GET INVOLVED

Other local groups, individuals or businesses interested in joining the steering group are invited to contact us stating their connection to Surbiton and why they would like to join.  These applications will be reviewed for approval by the steering group.

The Partnership will be hosting engagement sessions for local businesses, residents and community groups to share their vision and upcoming projects and hear your local ideas and feedback.  Upcoming dates will be shared here soon.

Projects

Public Art Project

The Partnership will drive a community public art project at a key gateway to the town centre to improve attractiveness, celebrate local communities and encourage pride of place- more details will be available soon about how you can get involved.

GLA High Street Place Labs

Surbiton town centre will be one of 12 London boroughs to receive funding and expert support from the Mayor of London’s new High Street Place Labs programme.

The £50,000 grant funding for Surbiton will be used to develop a local growth strategy for the area that will help to secure investment for the town centre, inform developments and ensure it can continue to thrive and serve its community. This will be delivered in close working with the Partnership and other stakeholders.

Celebrate Surbiton this Christmas

Celebrate Surbiton this Christmas
Surbiton Town Centre Partnership is planning to bring together a Christmas Celebration event this December and we are looking for support from local businesses.

Celebrate Surbiton this September

Celebrate Surbiton
A month of fun events are happening this September It starts on Thursday 3rd September on Surbiton Station forecourt from 4.30 to 8pm and again on Thursday 10th September, Thursday 17th and Thursday 24th.

The Surbiton Shuttle Has Arrived

Surbiton’s newest public art work has arrived, right on schedule. The mural draws inspiration from Surbiton’s railway heritage and the iconic Joyce and Collins mosaic.

The Unveiling of the Surbiton Shuttle

The Surbiton Shuttle artist Nick Blaney
The official unveiling of The Surbiton Shuttle, a major new public artwork in Surbiton, will take place on Saturday 20 June from 3.15pm at The Elm Tree, Victoria Road, Surbiton.
The Partnership was brought together by Kingston Council and supported to set up through NCIL (Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy) funding, approved by local Surbiton Councillors. Contact us on info@surbitonpartnership.co.uk