Case Study of the Week: Sandwich Town Quay Public Toilets
Is that a call of nature we hear? A basic need that all must heed but how much nicer if the surroundings are comfortable and clean.
As David Cameron announces £250m to help communities buy local assets, our Case Study of the Week – which won an award in the 2010 South East Market Town Awards – looks at how Sandwich Town Council took over the running of the town’s public conveniences from the district council and turned them from a tourism disaster into an asset for the town: “…the best toilets in the country.”
£250m to help communities buy local assets»
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced £250m to help communities buy local assets such as pubs, shops, community centres, sports facilities and affordable housing.
22% fall in shops and 316,000 retail job losses predicted»
A stark picture of the future of retail is painted in a new report, “Retail Futures 2018,” published this week by the Centre for Retail Research
Market Rasen & six other towns share renewal £1m»
7 towns have been “recognised for the innovative ways in which they have revitalised their high streets,” and awarded a share of the £1 million High Street Renewal Award
Has Mary been good for our town centres?»
As the three-part series “Mary Queen of the High Street” goes on air on Channel 4, Chris Wade considers what lasting good this 18 month adventure has created for our town centres
Town centre solutions: steps to success»
Give your town an honest assessment against our quick DIY healthcheck, says Chris Wade, to gauge where you are – and map the way forward.
CLG grants to help your community put together a Neighbourhood Plan»
CLG are offering grants of up to £7,000 to help communities put together a Neighbourhood Plan.
A grant can go towards the expert support that could help you in this process.
