Making the case for repurposing our town centres
This is the first in a series of long-read blogs and over the next few weeks we will be investigating what it means to undertake sustainable repurposing, through different uses, masterplanning, funding and policy.
TFDP Business Case Template and Proportionality Guide
This blog provides an overview of the recently published TFDP Business Case Template, Summary Document and Proportionality Guide.
TIP submission milestone means the next stage of the journey begins
Joanna Rowelle, the TFDP SRO, celebrates the milestone of getting all 101 Town Investment Plans submitted, and the Town Deal funding offers this week
Communicating milestones to maintain momentum
This blog, following on from the previous one from James Gore, explains challenge ahead of Towns to maintain momentum, ensuring you retain the interest and support of stakeholders.
Preparing stakeholders for Stage 2
This blog highlights the importance of renewed focus on stakeholder engagement, and continuing the momentum each town built through stage 1.
Insights for Healthy Town Design
Katie Wood chaired a session on healthy placemaking at the Healthy City Design Conference and shares some insights from the conference relevant to the Towns Fund programme.
Introducing ‘Our Town Stories’: A TFDP storytelling initiative
As the TFDP we are focusing on the people shaping the future of their places through the launch of our storytelling series ‘Our Town Stories’.
Implications of the new Green Book for the Towns Fund
This blog provides Towns with an overview of the Green Book, published in November 2020, and gives some insights into how it may impact the Towns Fund programme.
Looking Back, Looking Forward
As the year draws to a close, we, the Towns Fund Delivery Partner team, have been reflecting on the last few months. Joanna Rowelle, TFDP SRO, shares her thoughts on the year, and looks forward to 2021.
Boost your TIP: Climate Change
This blog on Climate Change is the final in a series covering topics that we believe can enhance your Town Investment Plans.
Boost your TIP: Social Value
This blog on Social Value is the third in a series covering topics that we believe can enhance your Town Investment Plans.
Can your town benefit from government’s new Freeport programme?
The UK government is inviting towns that are sea, air or rail ports to bid for selection in order to establish. This blog provides advice as to whether this could benefit your town.
Digesting the Spending Review
This blog provides a summary of the key announcements in the recent Spending Review that are most relevant to towns.
Boost your TIP: Health & Wellbeing
This blog on Health & Wellbeing is the second in a series covering topics that we believe can enhance your Town Investment Plans.
Boost your TIP: Education & Skills
This blog on Education & Skills is the first in a series covering topics that we believe can enhance your Town Investment Plans.
Engaging the Private Sector
Engagement, and working with the private sector, is core to the Towns Fund programme. This blog provides information on how the private sector can keep abreast of these opportunities
Updates to Permitted Development
From 1st September 2020 new permitted development rights came into effect with the aim of revitalising town centres and increasing housing supply in England. This blog explores these changes, and how they may effect Towns.
The Golden Thread
The Golden Thread - what is it, and why is it so important? This blog answers these questions, and provides key feedback on how Towns can improve their TIPs through reinforcing the Golden Thread throughout.