How Huyton Village went from having the worse Christmas tree to a huge Christmas light switch on. Huyton Village went from being mocked for the ‘worst Christmas tree of the year’ (over many years) to 2,500+ people turning out for a Christmas light switch-on, When we...
As another year draws to a close, there is time to reflect and give some thought to how the year ahead might start. 2024 saw us working on projects across the country; reviving high streets, guiding partnership structures, considering the future of markets and interim roles...
It was a big week for high streets this week with the conclusion of the High Streets Task Force (HSTF) and the publication of the Lords Report. High Streets Task Force: IPM Reflects on Five Years of Revitalising England’s High StreetsAt an event in Manchester hosted...
Back in 2021, our director, Diane completed research on attracting businesses and investment to seaside towns for an MSc in Place Management & Leadership focusing on New Brighton, near Liverpool and Folkestone in Kent.Diane returns to both towns regularly and it’s always good to see...
The High Streets Task Force (HSTF) winds down this month (September), but what impact has it had, and what are the lessons for high street renewal moving forward? Set up in 2019, HSTF was commissioned by the government as part of its Plan for the High...
Chiswick Flower Market is a community-led initiative started during Covid-19 to help increase footfall and revitalise the town centre.Held on the first Sunday of the month on an underused surface car park, it was set up as a Community Interest Company (CIC) run by local...
Ana Kinsella takes the reader on a stroll across London observing its buildings, people and seasons as the walks frame moments in time, revisit memories and form new ones.With some of the book set amongst the Covid-19 pandemic, it also captures the very strange time...
Last month saw a launch event for Jan Kattein’s book on ‘Londoner’s Making London: Transforming Neighbourhoods’, celebrating people who have made things happen at a grassroots level across London.There are nine stories in total and it’s hoped that by sharing them others will feel inspired...
During May, Clerkenwell Design Week takes place to celebrate a small, historic area of London where many architects, creative businesses and designers are located. It showcases design and interior brands and incorporates a talks programme.One of the sessions was with Mary Portas with the focus...
Tucked away, only a few minutes walk from the busy Sloane Square lies Pavilion Road, home to London’s longest mews which has been reimagined as a modern high street.The London Society hosted a tour of the street with Cadogan and architects Stiff & Trevillion who...