Bristol Civic Society are hosting a talk later in the month which I would encourage anyone with an interest in Bristol's planned and potential responses to Mary Portas' damning report on the "erosion, neglect and mismanagement" of Britain's high streets published last December. BCS hope that this event will both encourage innovative thought and act as a catalyst for action.
Speakers include:
- Cathy Parker: Professor of Retail and Marketing Enterprise, Manchester Metropolitan University, will give the keynote address, introduce the issues and give examples from other cities of how the problems might be addressed
- Councillor Anthony Negus: Bristol City Council Cabinet Member for Housing, Property and Regeneration will respond with the action the City Council is/has taken
- Tony Miles: Chair of the Clifton Village Traders Association will speak about the proposal for a Clifton Business Improvement District
- Ben Barker: Secretary for Greater Bedminster Community Partnership will speak about Bedminster's successful bid for funding to become a 'Portas Pilot' area
- George Grace: consultant from 'Towncentred' will talk about regenerating Gloucester Road and the Town Teams Initiative
The event will be held at Bristol's Colston Hall No.2 on Monday the 19th of November. Doors open at 6.30 and following discussions the speakers will form a panel for an hour of questions/debate from the floor. The event is free and open to all.
More information can be found on the event section of Bristol Civic Society's website.
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