When the Chancellor asks departments to put forward growth-generating proposals, it seems extraordinary that one of the most powerful measures is still being overlooked.
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London’s high streets are the vibrant hearts of local communities as centres of commerce, culture, and daily life. With the publication of the London Growth Plan earlier this year, these key economic...
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British coastal towns, once vibrant tourist destinations, have faced decades of economic and social decline, with only a handful of seaside resorts bucking the trend.
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Attis recently attended MIPIM where we were delighted to support Steven Medway and the Knightsbridge Partnership to preview the Knightsbridge Place and Public Realm Strategy.
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We are proud to celebrate Attis partner Jackie Bedford, CEO of Step Ahead, for being highly commended for the Mayor of London’s Inspirational Professional in Adult Education Award.
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A city needs to be imagined as a space occupied by diverse sets of people with diverse needs and aspirations. The quality of a city must be judged by what it offers its residents, workers and visitors...
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The Autumn Budget, announced on 30th October, was both expected and unexpected. While it’s no surprise that tax hikes have been introduced, the scale of these increases on businesses is startling...
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Recent changes in city life demand a rethinking of placemaking and urban management. The housing crisis has intensified competition, driving cities to innovate and optimise space.
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Too often we have seen venues in London closing down due to over-regulation, taxation and lack of investment. Businesses are calling on governments to act. However, the levers to solve those problems...
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In recent years, UK high streets and city centres have witnessed a transformative effort led by businesses and place stewards aimed at bolstering environmental sustainability, social responsibility...
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Is night-time entertainment limited to alcohol-fuelled revelry? What are visitors and local communities looking for experiences outside of happy hour deals after dark? In short, yes.
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London’s nightlife is experiencing significant struggles. Pubs are closing early, late-night venues are shutting down rapidly, and grassroots venues are feeling the pinch. The financial strain is...
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Attis has just submitted evidence to the London Assembly's Economy, Culture and Skills Committee as part of their inquiry into the future of London’s nightlife. We’re calling for a bold, mission-led approach...
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It's not the riots that count, it's the response. How the world sees Britain. Whenever there are violent incidents in Britain that get reported around the world, there is always concern about...
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Just before the election Attis held a roundtable, bringing together industry leaders and Attis expert partners. Kindly hosted by Soho Estates, we explored the implications of a Labour government...
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Youth crime remains a major issue in the Capital. Increased cost of living, intergenerational inequality, and the mental health crisis continue to significantly affect the way youth perceive...
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Exciting advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping UK high streets. With AI, businesses are unlocking a plethora of opportunities to elevate in-store and online customer experiences...
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Brexit, Covid and the cost of living have created a perfect storm for the hospitality and leisure sectors associated with longer hours and lower pay, draining out its existing talent pool.
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In a groundbreaking collaboration, our recruitment partner Step Ahead, Mimosa Restaurant, and Westminster Works unveiled the Recruitment Restaurant, reshaping London's hospitality scene.
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Good news - the Government has announced a £55 million investment in new AI facial recognition tools to crack down on shoplifting. Not such good news - it is unclear how this AI...
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Our cities seem more challenged than ever before. Insufficient and inadequate access to green spaces, the housing shortage, declining high streets, loneliness, declining physical and mental health...
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For generations, long-lasting friendships were formed at university and then too in the workplace on graduate programmes. Communities of young adults have coalesced in higher education...
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Attis’ expertise in both tourism and town centre development helps city and town centres to benefit from the visitor and experience economy. Our expert tourism team, led by Attis Director...
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GThe AttisTowns approach to town centre revival firstly analyses, then puts in place an evidence-based action plan to addressed the key barriers and opportunities to create a thriving place.
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Under the guidance of Businessldn’s West End Streets Steering Group (West), many of the capital’s public spaces and iconic thoroughfares have been transformed. Through the sponsorship of three...
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Westminster City Council has appointed a consortium of leading Business Improvement Districts to lead its £1m drive to fill thousands of jobs in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
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A place brand is there to support a vision, influence perception and act as a shorthand to drive decision-making. Its role is value creation. It’s positioned to compete - to attract the right segments and...
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Following over a year of dormancy, retailers, food and beverage outlets and entertainment businesses have reopened and are enjoying pent-up demand and consumer savings being spent on...
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The name ‘high street’ originates from it being the most important place in a town or city. Today, as the primary place for retail, to trade and to consume, many high streets appear to have lost their...
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72 English high streets have just been awarded over £831 million of government grants to help fund COVID-19 recovery and protect jobs. This is good news and reflects the importance of high streets to...
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The Government is being urged to open COVID-19 vaccine centres in local high street locations to support the recovery of town and city centres. AttisTowns, a new company that works with...
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The impact of COVID-19 on town centres is both immediate and long term and has huge implications on BIDs, particularly those facing a ballot in the coming months.
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The High Streets Task Force’s recently published Review of Footfall shows a mixed pattern of recovery following the Covid-19 Lockdown restrictions with multi-functional, rather than purely retail...
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A team of retail and leisure experts has launched a new company called EVOLVE Partners [now AttisTowns] to help rescue town centres. The company, which launched on 15th June, will work with ...
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