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Mold cleans up at the Action for Market Towns Awards being crowned National Winner 2011 for its Spring Clean project.

Youthie and Youthie+ won the Social and Community category of the East of England Action for Market Towns Awards 2009.

Putting the pride back into Melton Surveys commissioned in Melton Mowbray highlighted that 69% of businesses found the range and variety of town centre shops to be unsatisfactory or poor. While 61% rated the physical appearance of the town centre as acceptable, only 11% of people and 0% of businesses rated it as excellent.  Key [...]

Alert Box has transformed the way market town retailers work together in the town of Swadlincote.

An innovative, cost-effective system of communication has reduced crime and the sense of isolation felt by some small businesses, boosted the town’s economy and created a community within the business sector with a thirst for new activities.

Creating a welcome for visitors and an outlet for local creativity

A 1970’s style cafeteria within an iconic Grade 2 listed building was converted into an award-winning modern visitor destination, which showcases local products and arts-based businesses.

Derelict railway building becomes home for new businesses

Shirebrook has experienced rising levels of unemployment and low aspirations over many years. Recent investment in the town has begun to raise aspirations and new employment opportunities are being offered.