What clients say

The Assembly Line’s support in assessing options for the future offer, design and operational and commercial models for Kendal’s markets was vital in refining our vision for the exciting ‘Heart of Kendal’ scheme to regenerate the town’s Market Hall and Market Place.

Sam Butcher, Specialist (Economy & Culture), Westmorland and Furness Council

From the point of initial contact, Diane and her team demonstrated their vast experience of the markets sector and the communication was excellent throughout. They delivered to the agreed brief and made additional suggestions as information came to light through the process. They undertook a number of physical visits to really get a feel of the areas under review. The final report was well written and very comprehensive with a number of recommendations regarding the future sustainability of the borough’s markets.

Emma Bartley, Economic & Regeneration, Swale Council

Working with Diane on the London Markets Board I was impressed by her commitment to the potential of markets as engines for wealth building and social integration. Her knowledge of the sector is broad and deep. I valued her many contributions to the work of the London Markets Board, which was established by the Mayor of London, to explore how shared but fundamental challenges can be addressed so that markets can continue to empower people, grow prosperity, and make better places.

Louise Duggan, North West Area Manager, Regeneration, Greater London Authority

I worked with The Assembly Line to develop London Borough of Tower Hamlets first stand-alone strategy for its 10 street markets. It considered the context in which the Council’s street markets operate, in relation to high streets and town centres, London-wide initiatives and complementary strategies and policies within the Council. I really enjoyed working with Diane and the team and I hope we can again in the future!

Adam Richards, (former) Senior Manager High Streets, Tower Hamlets Council

I worked with Diane on our Walworth 2030 Project, funded by Southwark Council where she managed the Walworth 2030 project as lead consultant, co-developing the research framework, leading on organising and delivering surveys and reports and liaising with the other five consultants on the team, as well as the client, Southwark Council. Without a doubt, this has was one of the best managed and run projects we've delivered, thanks to Diane's diligent approach to project management, research design and delivery capabilities and reporting. The project was kept on track and on budget.

Dirk Bischof , CEO, Hatch

The Assembly Line supported Gravesham Council in developing an appropriate model for operational management arrangements and preparing for a tender process for a new market operator for Gravesend’s historic market hall which enabled us to appoint a new operator.

Anita Tysoe, Head of Service, Community Support, Gravesham Borough Council

It was great to work with Diane to look at the future of Walworth Road as a thriving local high street. Always responsive and professional and a great communicator, Diane 'gets' the high street and produced an insightful and usable report.

Nick Wolff, Principal Strategy Officer, Southwark Council

Diane provided business engagement support as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team to inform the design and delivery of Walthamstow’s Night Time Enterprise Pilot project. She approached the work with enthusiasm and drive and her knowledge and attention to detail ensured a wide range of businesses participated in the project and benefited from it.

Yoana Tulumbadzhieva, Regeneration Project Manager , Waltham Forest Council