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One of the key issues emerging from the Government’s push in the Kings Speach for new homes (not just houses!), is determining who will care for the concrete cows or other community, environmental and cultural assets in proposed new settlements. Investing in community assets If the aim is to create attractive and appealing new communities…
Whilst many aspects of proposed new legislation set-out in this year’s King’s Speech will impact indirectly on place, we single-out three proposed Bills likely to have the most direct impacts. In short these proposed impacts can be summarised as building homes; devolving budgets and making buses better. The narrative below is taken directly from the…
It was great recently to be back in Ballinasloe celebrating the success of combining enterprise and community development in boosting the vitality and viability of the County Galway town. This was a visit made even more enjoyable because supporting the work of Ballinasloe Area Community Development (BACD) has been one of my favourite projects during…
The People & Places Partnership has been working with Buckingham Town Council and local partners in planning for a revitalised Buckingham town centre. This page provides access to up-to-date resources created as part of this work, as well as links to related guidance. The aim of the town centre study was to: update 2016 Retail…
It was great to see one of my favourite town centre-based community enterprises announced this week as one of 12 worthy beneficiaries of the expansion of the Architectural Heritage Fund’s Heritage Development Trusts model. Galeri Caernarfon Since it was formed in 1992, a key role of Galeri Caernarfon has been to buy old, derelict and…
The People & Places Partnership is working with North Herts Council and local partners in planning for post-pandemic recovery in Letchworth Garden City’s town centre as a basis 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…
With the Autumn Statement’s confirmation of the Shared Prosperity Fund go-ahead, we take a fresh look at the opportunity it provides to help shape our town and city centres. Shared Prosperity budget At the time of its Spring 2022 announcement, it was promised that the Shared Prosperity Fund would provide £2.6 billion of new funding…
The People & Places Partnership is working with North Herts Council and Baldock Events Forum in planning for recovery in Baldock 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…
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 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. …