| The first national Empty Shops Conference is designed for people already working in the sector, or who want to use empty shops and void spaces in the future. It will be a practical one-day event, where we'll:
- find out what works and what doesn't, looking at empty shops projects across the UK
- look at what funding is available (we have a funding expert booked for the day)
- have lots of chance to network and share ideas, inspiration and advice
Empty Shops Network founder Dan Thompson will be talking about the history of the empty shops movement, and looking at the current situation, using Coventry and their council's work to develop a Void Space Strategy as an example. He'll talk about why local councils should be supporting the sector, and the real benefits it can deliver to people who live, work and invest in our towns.
Delegates will also hear from the London-based Space Makers who are looking at co-working spaces, hack labs, arts spaces, social centres, community cafes and similar uses of space - and national group Action for Market Towns about how empty shops have a big effect on smaller towns. There will be an introduction to the work of the Meanwhile Project. And a variety of experts on hand to lead and take part in various workshops, including representatives from the Local Data Company.
Includes a light lunch and lots of time to network. Supported by the Revolutionary Arts Group and Worthing Regeneration.
Places are limited, so advance booking is essential. It's £10 for arts and community groups and individuals, and £20 for larger organisations, businesses and local authorities.
Email - dan@artistsandmakers.com - or call on 01903 526268 to reserve your place.
Directions from Worthing Railway Station to the conference venue here: http://tinyurl.com/y9hfz4g
Suggested hashtag for Twitter users #emptyshopsday
The Empty Shops Conference is organised by the Empty Shops Network, and supported by Worthing Borough Council, Worthing Regeneration, the Meanwhile Project, Action for Market Towns, New Start, The Local Data Company, a-n The Artists' Information Company, Worthing Town Centre Initiative and Face Media Group.. |
