The inaugural SheffEX business exhibition took place on Monday 3rd June at Ponds Forge, designed “as a place to do business by Sheffield City Region businesses people for Sheffield City Region businesses people.” And it was a great success – with exhibition stands sold out, over 1000 delegates, and, in the words of co-organiser Tony […]
Archives for June 2014
Portas returns with 38 recommendations for thriving towns
June 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Time flies when you’re having fun, right? It seems astounding that it’s now 2 and a half years since publication of the Government-commissioned Portas Review of the high street. Has it been a ‘fun’ time for independent retailers, high streets, and town centres though? And what can we learn from town teams and Portas pilots? […]
New report: devolve more money & powers to LEPs
June 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A new report, Making Local Economies Matter, recommends an accelerated devolution of powers to LEPs (Local Enterprise Partnerships). The report reviews in detail the policy lessons from the Regional Development Agencies and LEPs and concludes that more jobs, growth and wealth generated locally are a vital part of a balanced economy. Published by think-tank The […]
High streets’ future an international issue
June 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A new report, The Past, Present and Futures of the High Street, concludes that “Despite the obituaries the high street is still very much alive. High streets have proved resilient, surviving centuries of social change to remain the functional centre of most towns and cities.” Looking to the future the report calls for a number […]
