Tote bags and bright logos are fine. We just prefer an approach to branding that gets beneath the skin of a place to create a much deeper and broader appreciation of town revitalisation. Local pride and visitor appeal Here we look at the role of branding that gets ‘beneath the skin’ of a place as…
The People & Places Partnership is working with East Suffolk Council, Framlingham Town Council, Framlingham Business Association and other local partners in revitalising Framlingham town centre. This page provides access to resources created as part of this work, as well as links to related guidance. Revitalising Framlingham town centre You can read or download a…
At times there are very polarised opinions expressed about choosing between wellbeing or the economy in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is obviously heightened as England experiences a second lockdown and many town centre businesses close again. We have much to learn though, from how communities and businesses responded positively with a safe and…
The People & Places Partnership is working with East Suffolk Council, Beccles Town Council, Beccles Business and Tourism Association and other local partners in revitalising Beccles town centre. This page provides access to resources created as part of this work, as well as links to related guidance. Revitalising Beccles town centre You can read or…
The People & Places Partnership is working with East Suffolk Council, Leiston Town Council, Leiston Together and other local partners in revitalising Leiston town centre. This page provides access to resources created as part of this work, as well as links to related guidance. Revitalising Leiston town centre You can read or download a copy…
The People & Places Partnership is working with East Suffolk Council, Saxmundham Town Council and local partners in revitalising Saxmundham town centre. This page provides access to resources created as part of this work, as well as links to related guidance. Revitalising Saxmundham town centre You can read or download a copy of the summary…
The People & Places Partnership has published new guidance for councils, communities and business groups on re-opening town centres as part of the first steps to recovery post-COVID 19. Managing streets & spaces in 2020 This downloadable checklist for managing streets & public spaces in 2020 (version 3) has been prepared by People & Places…
Creating a Forward Framework for town centre revitalisation provides communities with a template for determining the ‘how’ and the ‘what’ of transforming their high streets. This video presentation gives an overview of creating a Forward Framework for town centre revitalisation using the East Suffolk town of Bungay as an example. Below are links to all…
The spread of Coronavirus is adding greatly to the already testing times for our town centres. Times when the role as community hub and the connections created through responsive customer service are being thoroughly tested. The early signs are that amongst the confusion, businesses and community groups are coming together and responding with resolve and…
Twelve towns across East Suffolk are set to benefit from evidence-led investment in town centres following research undertaken by the People & Places Partnership. Towns Initiative The East Suffolk Towns Initiative (ESTI) will be the first phase in developing and delivering evidence-led investment in town centres. It is aimed at delivering economic development solutions following…