The regeneration of high streets in England has received a boost with the creation of a new Task Force that forms part of the Government’s Plan for the High Street.
A new consortium led by The Institute of Place Management (IPM) which includes Civic Voice [Alliance member] has been awarded an £8.6 million contract to lead the High Streets Task Force and deliver support to local authorities and communities who want to transform their high streets.
The High Streets Task Force will also help to reinvent town centres as community hubs, while supporting local authorities applying to the Government’s £675 million Future High Street Fund. Civic Voice will be the lead partner to engage with community groups looking to shape the future of their high streets.
Commenting on the new High Streets Task Force, Ian Harvey, Executive Director of Civic Voice, said: “There is rarely a quick fix or set blueprint, but we have always said that collaboration is the way forward for our high streets. Long term high street success relies on unlocking the local passion and pride that exists in local communities. We are pleased to be part of this consortium to play a role in revitalising the nation’s high streets. Out of town is over, and high street is the future. Civic Voice looks forward to supporting communities to create visions for their local area”