Here we take a closer look at some of the Levelling Up Bill’s practical proposals for town and city centres. The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill is a key component of the Government’s wider programme to level up the country, as set out in the Levelling Up White Paper published in February 2022. The…
The People & Places Partnership has been working with Proximity Futures on behalf of North Tyneside Council to guide the short-term recovery and revitalisation of Whitley Bay town centre over the longer-term. This page provides access to up-to-date resources created as part of this work, as well as links to related guidance. Surveys seeking local…
The People & Places Partnership is working with Ware Town Council and local partners in planning for the welcome back to Ware of its residents, regular customers and prospective visitors. The Welcome back to Ware planning process aims to aid the town centre’s immediate post-COVID recovery and provide a firm foundation for its long-term revitalisation. …
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund provides a great opportunity to shape our town and city centres for the next three years. If used wisely, the Fund can help local authorities and partners in sharing prosperity across our towns to move from post-COVID recovery planning, to delivering medium-term projects that can begin to transform places and…
The People & Places Partnership is working with East Herts Council and local partners in planning for recovery in Hertford town centre as a foundation for its long-term revitalisation. This page provides access to up-to-date resources created as part of this work, as well as links to related guidance. Engaging with local stakeholders The process…
Brighton & Hove is the latest location to launch Park Active as a new way into town by travelling actively and sustainably. Working with the British Parking Association (BPA), Brighton and Hove City Council has launched three ‘Park Active’ car parks that enable motorists to complete their journeys actively by walking and cycling. When a fully…
The People & Places Partnership is working with North Herts Council, Royston Town Council and Royston First BID in planning for recovery in Royston town centre, post-pandemic. This page provides access to up-to-date resources created as part of this work, as well as links to related guidance. Engaging with local stakeholders The process began in…
The People & Places Partnership is working with North Herts Council and Hitchin BID in planning for recovery in Hitchin town centre, post-pandemic. This page provides access to up-to-date resources created as part of this work, as well as links to related guidance. Engaging with local stakeholders The process began in February 2022 through engagement…
North Herts Council is working with the four communities of Baldock, Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City and Royston in planning North Herts’ town centre recovery and revitalisation. The Council is being assisted in planning North Herts’ town centre recovery and revitalisation by the expertise of the People & Places Partnership. Involving local businesses & community groups…
With the February launch of the UK Government’s much-awaited White Paper, we ask what are the opportunities for Levelling Up our town and city centres. Restoring pride in place The apparent good news about opportunities for levelling up for our town and city centres is that restoring a sense of community, local pride and belonging…