Professor Nigel Morgan, Professor of Social Sustainability, Manchester Metropolitan University

• Outlining progress made through Pride in Place and opportunities for future development
• Exploring the need for community-based solutions and co-production across local areas through community right to buy, power to block, and including residents in decision making
• Outlining the available funding opportunities and how to maximise these: High Street innovation fund, pooled funding, and the expansion of Pride in Place
• The future of high street regeneration

• Utilising neighbourhood boards effectively to ensure that funding is used to maximise local impact
• The role of devolution and pooled funding in empowering communities and local authorities
• Developing regional approaches that embed community businesses and the social economy in economic development
• Utilising partnerships needed between community and mainstream business, local authorities, and landowners to jointly shape the future of places and assets

Catriona Maclay, Associate Director, Practice & Innovation, Power to Change

• Understanding the importance of accessible healthcare services for improving the healthcare system and revitalising local communities
• Outlining the impact of health hubs on reducing inequality and improving outcomes
• Strategies for integrating health, wellbeing, and social care into high street spaces

Gemma Thomas, Director of Strategy, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

• Understanding the key role the nighttime economy plays in supporting culture, employment, and community vibrancy
• Adapting high street nighttime offerings to reflect changing consumer behaviours and lifestyle trends
• Ensuring safety and accessibility are central to nighttime economy strategies
• Building strong partnerships between councils, businesses, and law enforcement to support sustainable growth

Mike Kill, CEO, Nighttime Industries Association

• Understanding the role of young people in shaping high street regeneration projects and initiatives
• Strategies for creating safe, inclusive, and accessible spaces for youth participation
• Highlighting successful youth-led projects that have driven footfall and community cohesion
• Building partnerships between local authorities, schools, and youth organisations to sustain long-term engagement

Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon (invited)

This session will provide you with the opportunity to discuss the main challenges you face in creating strong relationships with local councils, businesses, and community organisations in order to implement successful regeneration projects. We encourage you to share how you are currently working in partnership on your existing regeneration initiatives and your strategies for success. Take this time to share your experiences and network with senior colleagues.

Session details coming soon..

Alex Schalgman, Co Founder, Save The High Street

• Exploring how meanwhile use can act as a catalyst for long-term regeneration and investment
• Building partnerships between local authorities, landlords, and community organisations to unlock vacant spaces
• Understanding the challenges of setting up a meanwhile use space and how to overcome them
• Measuring the social, economic, and cultural impact of meanwhile use initiatives

Hannah Thomson, Lead Creative Producer, Meanwhile In Gloucester (invited)

• Understanding crime and anti-social behaviour on the high street and the key drivers behind it
• Outlining the impact of theft and insecurity on local businesses
• Strengthening partnerships between the police, council, and local businesses to tackle crime on the high street
• Strategies for building stronger, resilient communities through engagement on the high street

Emma Thompson, Senior Manager, Community Safety and Resilience, Cumberland Council

Hannah Wadey, CEO, Safer Business Network

Professor Nigel Morgan, Professor of Social Sustainability, Manchester Metropolitan University