Residents and businesses invited to shape the future of Stalham High Street

Date published: 15th August 2024

Residents, businesses and community groups in Stalham are invited to attend an engaging workshop, where they will have the opportunity to shape the future of Stalham’s high street.

In support of Stalham High Street, North Norfolk District Council is pleased to be hosting a Place Making Workshop at Stalham Poppy Centre at 5pm on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, open to anybody who wishes to attend.

Stalham is one of 150 towns identified by the Government’s High Streets Task Force programme - a £9m national investment into revitalising high streets.

The workshop will be led by an independent expert from the High Streets Task Force, this workshop offers to work with the community in shaping the future of the high street they use every day.

The outcome of the workshop will be to develop an action plan to aid the economic growth of Stalham high street and the wider town.

The action plan will be shaped by the contributions from the attendees, with guidance from the High Streets Task Force expert.

What is Placemaking?

Placemaking is a process that involves harnessing and implementing the ideas of residents in a community to deliver improvements to the area they live in.

It is an approach that involves the collaborative input of residents, with planning, design and management of public spaces, such as high streets.

Who should attend?

Anyone who would like to make a difference to Stalham!

If you are a business owner, work with or lead a community group, live or work in Stalham, this is your opportunity to contribute towards creating an action plan for Stalham.

How do I book?

If you would like to attend this workshop, please confirm your attendance by emailing economic.development@north-norfolk.gov.uk

Cllr John Toye, portfolio holder for Economic Growth, said:

"I am delighted that we can bring this workshop to Stalham. This is a real opportunity for the community to be actively involved in helping shape the future of your Stalham Town with independent expert guidance.

Stalham is a town with a rich history, and this is part of the journey into its future story for our next generations.”

Stewart Damonsing, Business Development Officer, said:

“We are pleased to be hosting the High Streets Task Force in Stalham and we would encourage anyone involved with Stalham to attend this workshop. I am looking forward to seeing local businesses and residents coming together to contribute towards creating an exciting action plan for the town”

Find out more about the High Streets Task Force or see examples of previous successful High Street Task Force projects.