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arrow  Developing local leadership
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arrow  Planning
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Knowing your centre

Legislation
s115 Crime and Disorder Act (1998): Power to share information for measures to reduce crime and disorder.
*Advice and guidance

Developing local leadership

Legislation
*Advice and guidance

Creating successful partnerships

Legislation
*Advice and guidance

Planning

Legislation
  • Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (2004): Government has introduced widespread changes to the planning systemLicensing Act (2003): Promotion of licensing objectives
  • Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order (1997)
  • The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order (2005)
  • The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Order (2005)

*Advice and guidance
  • Planning Policy Statement 6: Planning for Town Centres http://www.odpm.gov.uk
  • London Plan 2004: Good example of planning in relation to evening economy
  • Statement of Licensing Policy
  • Planning Policy Statements http://www.odpm.gov.uk

Licensing

Legislation
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*Advice and guidance

Streetscape Management

Legislation
  • s41 Highways Act (1980): to maintain highways maintainable at the public expense
*Advice and guidance
  • How to... Guide to residential areas and streets: Provides detailed advice on streetscape management
  • Streetscape manuals: to provide a co-ordinated strategy for local street environments
  • Community Street Audits: to identify unnecessary street furniture or gaps in provision www.livingstreets.org.uk
    /street-audits

Accessibility

Legislation
*Advice and guidance