Invitation
The Rochdale Borough High Street Foundation was set up in February 2012 by Rochdale Council to work more effectively with local businesses and the community to help create vibrant and sustainable high streets for the future.
Since launchign the Foundation, over 200 businesses have now become members and are working together to share ideas and stimulate more create and social activities on our high streets focusing on the arts, music, heritage, leisure and enterprise.
Over the past 12 months a lot of work has taken place to support Rochdale Town Centre, establishing a Town Team and developing a short-medium term Action Plan, with the help from members of the High Street Foundation.
The future of our high streets and town centres are changing. Around 15% of shops in the UK are now vacant and 10% of all retail purchases are online. Town centres can no longer rely on just retail to survive and need to be much more focused on social and community benefits.
This meeting will look at the model that has been successful in Rochdale Town Centre. You will hear from the Rochdale Town Centre Manager, Debbie O'Brien, and look to establish a Town Team and Action Plan for Heywood Town Centre
To confirm your attendance at this meeting please contact Anthony Jackson by Email: anthony.jackson@rochdale.gov.uk or Tel: 01706 925217
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