Aims and objectives

‘To make Aylesbury town centre a pleasant and safe place for people to live, work and visit’ by:

• provide a safe environment
• balance the different needs of all stakeholders, e.g. residents, businesses and visitors
• provide a variety of free events for all to enjoy
• increase economic benefit to the town’s businesses
• attract and retain visitors who have a wider than ever choice as to where to shop
• provide a vibrant and exciting town centre
• identify the need for, produce and monitor promotional literature
• co-ordinate events held in the town centre
• market Aylesbury as a destination open 7 days a week throughout the year

Activities of the Town Centre Partnership

• Producing and implementing an annual action plan
• Chairing the ‘Corporate Events and Marketing Group’ a group comprising of private/public sector representatives.
• Producing bi-monthly newsletters about things going on in the town
• Promoting the Aylesbury Retail Against Crime Initiative (ARAC) in partnership with the Police and local retailers
• Organising a range of events to increase the numbers of visitors to the town
• Organising decorative hanging baskets during the summer months
• Keeping the town centre shopping guide up to date
• Offering sponsorship opportunities for Christmas decorations

Date Published: 28/03/08