Staffordshire, Neighbouring counties, Universities, Employers, Residents of S-O-T and Students all want a thriving City Centre. There's a land grab and first mover opportunity for businesses.
An excellent article James I am one of those people with a tendency to dwell in the past as far as Hanley is concerned. I miss the hustle and bustle of a thriving Potteries shopping centre. The communal atmosphere of a busy, lively, thriving indoor market. I miss Woolworth, Marks and Spencer and BHS once icons of every town centre. As a lady of 68 I realise my past is not the reality of the present although integral to who I am today. I think the Knot is a great idea and you are right James one needs to look at what is available in our town centre not at what is sadly well and truly `Past`. Keep writing and inspiring James. Good look in your new venture. Very Best wishes Julie Bourne B.A M.A
Great article James - reading this from the perspective of Newcastle Town Centre, so much to be positive about, it's trying to engage the punters to come in and use the town.
Thanks David. I'd love to see a world where there's a real connection between Hanley, Newcastle and all the towns in the Stoke & Staffordshire region. When I go to Manchester, I go to Deansgate, Salford, Northern Quarter - taxis from one to the next. That's where we can get to, if we drop the old school sibling rivalries between towns. Thanks for connecting
An excellent article James I am one of those people with a tendency to dwell in the past as far as Hanley is concerned. I miss the hustle and bustle of a thriving Potteries shopping centre. The communal atmosphere of a busy, lively, thriving indoor market. I miss Woolworth, Marks and Spencer and BHS once icons of every town centre. As a lady of 68 I realise my past is not the reality of the present although integral to who I am today. I think the Knot is a great idea and you are right James one needs to look at what is available in our town centre not at what is sadly well and truly `Past`. Keep writing and inspiring James. Good look in your new venture. Very Best wishes Julie Bourne B.A M.A
Great article James - reading this from the perspective of Newcastle Town Centre, so much to be positive about, it's trying to engage the punters to come in and use the town.
keep up the good work with the Knot.
Thanks David. I'd love to see a world where there's a real connection between Hanley, Newcastle and all the towns in the Stoke & Staffordshire region. When I go to Manchester, I go to Deansgate, Salford, Northern Quarter - taxis from one to the next. That's where we can get to, if we drop the old school sibling rivalries between towns. Thanks for connecting