The future of our town centres is high on the national agenda with the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select committee recently publishing its ’High Streets and Town Centres in 2030" report. Overall conclusions of this report suggest that high streets and town centres "can survive and thrive, by 2030" providing they adapt.

This level of policy focus, combined with the announcement of the £675 million Future High Streets Fund, presents a great opportunity to create better and more successful places for communities to engage. Whether it’s creating new and engaging cultural opportunities, places to work, to learn, to eat or to live, this is a once in a generation opportunity.

In this session you will hear from those involved in the regeneration of town centres at a local and national level. This session will explore:

• How does a town centre adapt and respond to local needs in the changing environment?
• How can we engage with the local community and involve them in that process?
• How do we get the right leadership structures in place with a shared vision and willingness to make changes?