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You want healthier high streets? Then maybe think twice before publishing a report about “Ghost Towns”

Post date May 23, 2025
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It was a privilege to be a High Streets Task Force

It was a privilege to be a High Streets Task Force Expert during its five-year existence - and its findings have now been published....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/05/23/high-streets-task-force-findings-provide-blueprint-for-successful-high-street-regeneration/

Last week it was a real pleasure to attend the off

Last week it was a real pleasure to attend the official launch event of Two Tales, Seven Stories' new Durham pop-up at Prince Bishops Place....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/05/23/seven-stories-pop-up-makes-the-high-street-a-place-of-joy-and-opportunity-for-durham-children/

As a presumably well-intentioned but unhelpful new

As a presumably well-intentioned but unhelpful new report on "Ghost Towns" is published today, it's time to stop feeding this narrative....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/05/23/you-want-healthier-high-streets-then-maybe-think-twice-before-publishing-a-report-about-ghost-towns/

Gateshead Railway Quarter isn't a new thing, but p

Gateshead Railway Quarter isn't a new thing, but putting the name up there undoubtedly makes it more real....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/04/29/gateshead-railway-quarter-how-to-improve-your-town-by-starting-with-what-is-already-good/

An initial action shot of me yesterday evening! Th

An initial action shot of me yesterday evening! Thank you to Spalding & District Civic Society for the kind invitation to speak, and to the large and engaged audience for a great many pertinent questions during the Q&A afterwards 💬

Their obvious passion for the town demonstrated the power of what can be achieved by harnessing that enthusiasm and working together to make a difference.

One woman told me afterwards "You expressed everything that I feel about #Spalding", which is always one of the best compliments I can hope for 💪☺️

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Specialist Speakers is a speaker bureau for keynot

Specialist Speakers is a speaker bureau for keynote and motivational speakers in business, politics, economy and management....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/03/26/graham-soult-now-featured-alongside-famous-names-at-at-specialist-speakers-speaker-bureau/

This page details retail units currently available

This page details retail units currently available to let in Durham city centre. As Retail Cupid, we help match empty shops with new tenants....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/03/13/march-2025-retail-cupid-update-current-retail-property-to-let-in-durham-city-centre/

Occupying the building where Wallsend Woolworths t

Occupying the building where Wallsend Woolworths traded from 1929 to 1959, Tyneside Community Store offers essential items for those in need....

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/03/12/the-building-that-housed-wallsends-original-woolworths-and-that-continues-to-serve-the-community/

Sparked by a meeting I had with Seven Stories' Cre

Sparked by a meeting I had with Seven Stories' Creative Lead in Residence Richard O'Neill last year, something magical for Durham has emerged!...

https://www.cannyinsights.com/2025/03/07/new-durham-seven-stories-pop-up-gets-a-helping-hand-from-the-retail-cupid/

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High Streets Task Force findings provide blueprint for successful high-street regenerationMay 23, 2025
It was a privilege to be a High Streets Task Force Expert during its five-year existence - and its findings have now been published.
Seven Stories pop-up makes the high street a place of joy and opportunity for Durham childrenMay 23, 2025
Last week it was a real pleasure to attend the official launch event of Two Tales, Seven Stories' new Durham pop-up at Prince Bishops Place.
You want healthier high streets? Then maybe think twice before publishing a report about “Ghost Towns”May 23, 2025
As a presumably well-intentioned but unhelpful new report on "Ghost Towns" is published today, it's time to stop feeding this narrative.
May 2025 Retail Cupid update: current retail property to let in Durham city centreMay 22, 2025
This page details retail units currently available to let in Durham city centre. As Retail Cupid, we help match empty shops with new tenants.

Past projects

High Streets Task Force findings provide blueprint for successful high-street regeneration
It was a privilege to be a High Streets Task Force Expert during its five-year existence - and its findings have now been published.
Project case study: High Streets Task Force Expert support for Darlington
Working as an Expert with the government's High Streets Task Force, Graham helped Darlington diagnose its barriers and tackle empty shops.

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