HighStreetPositives Launch Summit - WEBINAR
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The Art of the Possible WEBINAR - Tuesday 9 December | 10:00–12:30
High streets are more than shops – they are vital spaces for people and communities. When they thrive, they bring us together, support local businesses, and create social, cultural, and economic value for everyone. When they struggle, the effects ripple across society, from local economies to wellbeing and community connection. The HighStreetPositives Summit is designed to inspire optimism, showcase what’s working, and spark ideas for a vibrant, people-centred future for our towns, villages, and cities.
Through stories of what’s working and ideas for what we could be doing differently, this fast-paced webinar will give practical, energising insight for everyone who cares about vibrant, thriving high streets.
You’ll hear about:
Regeneration and thriving towns, cities, and villages across the UK
Retail, hospitality, and service business successes – independent and big brands
Community-led initiatives, creative placemaking, and social impact
Storytelling and journalism that inspire, connect, and showcase possibility
Ideas for energising, improving, and celebrating our high streets
Speakers:
Emma Jones – Small Business Commissioner
Paul Martin – AlixPartners, retail transformation expert
Rebecca Morter – Founder, Lone Design Club, pop-ups, brands, data and activation
Koral Ibrahim – Founder, The Ready House, stores as media channels
Ed Perchard – High Streets Lead, government perspective
Sam Good – Deputy Chief Executive, Central District Alliance
Jack Stratten – Founder, Insider Trends / RETHINK top Retail Expert, retail and consumer insight
Natalie Fresen – Founder, Visibly Rocks, journalism for high streets
Diane Highet MIPM – Town centres and markets manager, Rushmoor Borough Council
Mo Aswat – Founder, The Mosaic Partnership, regeneration and place partnerships
Richard O’Neill – Storyteller and narrative specialist
Wendy Elliott- CEO, Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s books
Dr Saira Ali – Award Winning Urban architect, placemaking and design
Claire Howard & Mel Harriss – Co Founders, Shop Fakenham
David Catling – Innovation lead, Merton Council / ex-Time Out CTO
Moderated by Iain Nicholson – Founder, The Vacant Shops Academy