Object
Central Bedfordshire Design Guide SPD
Representation ID: 16222
Received: 16/03/2023
Respondent: Cllr Victoria Harvey
Town centres should include the space for artist workshops and studios and health facilities and also community and arts and culture. Having spaces for studios for artists in Margate was key to turning that town from dying town centre as highlighted by Mary Portas to a veyr vibrant town centre This has also been key in Deal and Folkestone and Many other towns. INvesting in culture creates huge benefits to the local economy. It also creates community. Commuinty arts and activities play a huge role in health. . These all make a huge diffference as regards attracting footfall.
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Town centres should include the space for artist workshops and studios and health facilities and also community and arts and culture. Having spaces for studios for artists in Margate was key to turning that town from dying town centre as highlighted by Mary Portas to a veyr vibrant town centre This has also been key in Deal and Folkestone and Many other towns. INvesting in culture creates huge benefits to the local economy. It also creates community. Commuinty arts and activities play a huge role in health. . These all make a huge diffference as regards attracting footfall.