Good news for small businesses
Two recent announcements from the government signal more support for small businesses and prosperous town centres.
Posts Tagged ‘empty shops’
Use Classes Order Briefing
AMT looks at the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order Briefing and what its review could mean for small towns.
Towards the 21st century agora – response for Mary Portas review
In response to the news that Mary Portas had been commissioned to examine what is going wrong on our high streets, Urban Pollinators convened a group of ‘thinkers and doers’ including Action for Market Towns to show how our town, city and neighbourhood centres can once again become enjoyable, exciting places to use.
Take a look at the results.
Action for Market Towns supports Independents’ Day 2011
On 4 July 2011 across the country, the public will be encouraged to buy at least one item from their local, independent shop to keep the high street alive.
AMT is supporting Independents’ Day 2011 and encouraging our members to support it too.
North Action for Market Towns Awards 2011 – Commended projects
Read about the projects commended in the North Action for Market Towns Awards 2011.
Action for Market Towns Awards 2010: Empty Shop Scheme Melton Arts Trail
Benchmarking survey tackles empty shops Town benchmarking is a powerful tool for analysing how your town is performing, and comparing it to towns nationwide. Action for Market Towns’ consultancy organisation amt-i {external link} can offer advice and support for towns wishing to undertake the benchmarking process. In Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, benchmarking surveys involving local businesses, [...]
