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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…
Personally and professionally, passing rough sleepers in the streets both touches me and leaves me feeling helpless about how to respond. That’s what led me to try and help in a small way by raising funds for two homeless charities as I seek to complete -rather than compete- the Castle Howard Olympic Triathalon this July. …
Colchester is the first town in the country piloting Park Active as a more sustainable route into town centres. The approach is part of a national pilot programme being led by the British Parking Association (BPA) and supported by the UK Government. Simple idea The central idea for Park Active is simple: to encourage motorists…
National planning policies introduced in summer 2021, have resulted in a lasting impact on changing the town centre business mix across England. Here we summarise the changes. Under the revised use class and permitted development rights systems, shops, for example, can now be changed to professional and financial services; medium-sized cafes or restaurants; offices; housing;…
What is the new parking code and why might it matter to the vitality of town and city centres? Amongst a raft of new measures recently heralded by the government as helping to prepare our high streets and seaside resorts for summer reopening, was an announcement of changes to private parking enforcement. The government said…
Research recently commissioned by LOVE Loughborough BID helps in understanding Loughborough’s town centre footfall and foot-flow during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research gives in-depth insights into the impact of lockdowns and restrictions on the use of Loughborough town centre whilst also offering positive signs about the potential to recover. The findings offer insights for other…