Footfall is slowly returning to some centres but it’s a mixed picture for high streets up and down England. With the final step of the lockdown roadmap in England now delayed for at least a month until 19th July, high streets and centres around the country continue their steady increase in footfall and progress towards some kind of ‘normal’.
However, it's a mixed picture – recent hot weather has slowed down footfall and, as staycation towns benefit from an unprecedented boom (up to 60% up on 2019 footfall level), other locations more dependent on commuters to office space, international tourism, and night-life are not recovering as quickly. It’s an incredibly busy time for Placemakers planning a roadmap of recovery. The recent Towns Fund announcement just the latest in a series of new schemes and visions that will now need to take place on our High Streets.
Delivering value and support to our places has never been more important. Our team of experienced Place Partners deliver intelligent and affordable support solutions to help improve towns and cities. Delivering place solutions nationally, we provide direct support and benefit to businesses through our business support programmes and strategic support to BIDs and local authorities on a wide range of services. From energy savings for local businesses, to supporting you with BID developments and renewals, or just a Place campaign.
Get in touch with Rishi for an informal chat to learn more about how Place Support Partnership can support your place on 03330 156 289.