Outlines some of the challenges involved in managing town centres, such as alcohol-related crime, and anti-social behaviour.

Advises on sharing information about town centres between different organisations and local authority departments. Discusses the importance of developing local leadership. P

rovides guidance on the preparation of a town centre strategy and on maintaining local strategic and operational partnerships. Looks at ways of dealing with alcohol related crime and disorder. Details the range of town centre uniformed staff that can be present in town centres.

Encourages responsible trading from local businesses. Outlines several schemes for safe travel at night, preventing street fouling and reducing nuisance noise levels. Discusses creating a litter free town centre and combating fly-posting. Looks at managing commercial waste. Details the powers available to local authorities and other organisations relating to town centres.

Department for Communities and Local Government
Phone: +44 20 7944 4400
contactus@communities.gsi.gov.uk

01/03/2005

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