# Event Details - **Event Name**: From Decline to Renewal: Breathing New Life into Britain’s High Streets - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us in person to explore fresh ways to revive and energise Britain’s high streets!About this EventHigh streets across the UK are undergoing major change, with rising vacancies, shifting consumer habits and economic pressures creating challenges, but also opportunities.Join Huddersfield Town Centre businesses for a full-day, national conference hosted by Huddersfield BID, delivered face-to-face but digitally hosted to allow wider participation. The day will feature networking sessions, dedicated breakout spaces, and lunch provided, alongside insightful discussions on how to revive and reimagine our high streets.Learn about new government powers, funding opportunities, cultural investment, and the practical tools helping towns tackle vacancy and build vibrant, resilient centres.Agenda?: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AMIn-Person Arrival, Registration & Networking Breakfast?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMConference Begins?: 10:00 AM - 10:05 AMIntroduction by Conference Organiser?: 10:05 AM - 10:10 AMChair’s Welcome and Opening Remarks?: 10:10 AM - 10:30 AMKeynote Address: Revitalising Britain’s High Streets – The National StrategyInfo: • National regeneration strategy • Plan for Change / Small Business Plan • Pride in Place Programme • High Street Rental Auctions (HSRAs) • Plan for Neighbourhoods • Planning and licensing reform?: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AMKeynote Session: Questions & Discussion?: 10:50 AM - 11:00 AMComfort Break (10 minutes)?: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMPanel Session One: Reviving Our Town Centres Info: Tackling Vacancy & Strengthening the Daytime Economy Topics include: • High Street Rental Auctions in practice • Independent and SME support • Role of Neighbourhood Boards • Stakeholder engagement (landlords, BIDs, community) • Broadening high street uses beyond retail?: 11:50 AM - 12:15 PMPanel Session One: Questions & Discussion?: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PMLunch Break (45 minutes) - Lunch is provided ?: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PMPanel Session Two: Planning, Culture & Heritage in High Street RegenerationInfo: Topics include: • Planning reform • Culture as a driver of regeneration • Heritage-led renewal • Inclusive, climate-resilient design • Roles of Historic England & planners?: 01:50 PM - 02:15 PMPanel Session Two: Questions & Discussion?: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PMComfort Break (15 minutes)?: 02:30 PM - 03:20 PMPanel Session Three: Lighting Up Our High Streets Info: Culture, Hospitality & the Night-Time Economy Topics include: • Hospitality as an economic driver • National Licensing Framework • After-dark culture • Safe and inclusive late-night economies • Partnerships: councils, BIDs, hospitality and communities?: 03:20 PM - 03:40 PMPanel Session Three: Questions & Discussion?: 03:40 PM - 03:45 PMFinal Questions & Chair’s Summary?: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PMEnd of Digital ConferenceInfo: Final in-person wrap-up and networking until 4:00 PM - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huddersfield/from-decline-to-renewal-breathing-new-life-into-britain’s-high-streets/100001975743720654 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Huddersfield - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Brian Jackson House - **lat**: 53.6477817 - **long**: -1.7857471 - **full address**: Brian Jackson House, 2 New North Parade, Huddersfield, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: From Decline to Renewal: Breathing New Life into Britain’s High Streets - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/8f78d30f8836e2462b26d2bfbf2e29396823014a3535decf538726df59dd7b1a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc343432-gmir.jpg?v=1765899990 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is From Decline to Renewal: Breathing New Life into Britain’s High Streets being held? - **A:** From Decline to Renewal: Breathing New Life into Britain’s High Streets takes place on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am to Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Brian Jackson House, 2 New North Parade, Huddersfield, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing From Decline to Renewal: Breathing New Life into Britain’s High Streets? - **A:** From Decline to Renewal: Breathing New Life into Britain’s High Streets is organized by Huddersfield BID. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** From Decline to Renewal: Breathing New Life into Britain’s High Streets is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Huddersfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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