How can we set-about shaping the future of market and coastal towns in Norfolk and across a nation? If our neighbourhood and town centres do not noticeably improve in the coming years, it won’t be because people don’t care. What will leave people frustrated and fail to deliver a much-heralded boost to ‘pride in place’,…
It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it! Here we focus on how to turn-around town centres by supporting collaborative placemaking. This is based on the People & Places Partnership’s work to help Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council review how it supports communities in revitalising six town centres. It also draws…
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…
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…
This case study shows how North Kesteven District Council undertook a customer-led review of parking provision resulting in a joined-up approach to parking and place in Sleaford town centre. The outcomes are improved benefits for a range of town centre customers and businesses alongside increased council revenue to re-invest in the parking service. Like many…
A new membership scheme has been launched by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM) to help council, community and business groups provide support for market and small towns. Responding to feedback from local regeneration leaders, the new membership band will be available to new members working in towns with a population of up…