LONDON ROAD NEEDS
London Road Town Team The London Road Portas Pilot is now up and running with some exciting projects and events in the pipeline. The London Road Town Team was brought together by Brighton & Hove City Council to support the bid for Portas funding. It’s now time for the London Road business community to take the lead on the Portas Project and start planning the strategic vision for the future. There will be a public meeting held 7pm on Monday 4th November to begin the process of formalising the Town Team for the future and we would welcome all members of the business community to attend. We’re looking for business leaders who are committed, ambitious and visionary to join the London Road Town Team. For more information please contact Portas Pilot Co-ordinator Joe Nichols; Joe.nichols@brightonportas.com
YOU London Road Town Centre Liaison Officers During September the London Road Town Team have been trialling the use of Town Centre Liaison Officers. Our Liaison Officers have been working 3 days a week and are there to provide additional support for businesses in case of theft, problems with anti-social behaviour and general assistance to the public. During this trial period our Town Centre Liaison Officers have assisted police with arrests, provided crucial pieces of intelligence and first aid. The London Road Town Team has decided to extend this trial for another 4 weeks whilst more data is collected. If you have any thoughts or comments please contact Portas Pilot Co-ordinator Joe Nichols joe.nichols@brightonportas.com
London Road Area Local Action Team (LAT) The London Road Area LAT is in the St Peters and North Laine ward, and covers the northern end of the ward. Meetings are currently held at the Calvary Church on Viaduct Road (next to the fire station), the next meeting is on the 29th October at 6.15pm. Meetings are attended by ward councillors, the neighbourhood policing team, council officers, community representatives, local residents and traders. Meetings are open to anyone living and/ or working in the area and work towards public realm improvements and crime reduction. The LAT is chaired by local resident Philip Wells. You can find out more information on their website londonroadlat.wordpress.com Exciting opportunities for business at Brighton Open Market! Re-opening this autumn, the newly refurbished Brighton Open Market will provide an outstanding modern day market promoting fresh, healthy food and providing a platform for local producers. The expanded site also offers affordable housing, a hub for arts based crafts and a venue for street art and entertainment. Over half the market units have already been allocated, but the market team is still keen to hear from anyone who would like to apply for a space at the Market – there are spaces suitable for both start up and established businesses! The market offers both permanent market units and daily hire market stalls. The units vary in size from 120 sq ft to 430 sq ft. Whatever your requirements, there is something to suit. Traders with a particular emphasis on local, fair trade, free range and organic produce, and other goods that demonstrate a considerate approach to the environment will be prioritised. If you’d like to find out more about the opportunities on offer visit www.brightonopenmarket.co.uk