This session will explore the role of creative industries on high streets, supporting culture, enterprise and regeneration. We will visit New Cross and Deptford High Street, at the heart of Lewisham’s Creative Enterprise Zone, to discuss the role of creativity on the high street - from affordable workspace provision to economic impact and cultural activation.
Join us to
- Visit key cultural operators and creative businesses on the high street and hear from local practitioners about their work and impact
- Learn how Creative Enterprise Zones and other policies can support cultural and creative sectors
- Discover practical steps for supporting the creative industries on high streets from the GLA Culture Team, Lewisham Council and local creatives
Who should attend?
This event is open to all, with priority for local authority officers, BIDs and creative industry stakeholders. It will be in-person only and limited to 30 attendees. Notes will be circulated via our Teams platform following the event.
Travel
The nearest stations are Deptford Bridge (DLR), Deptford (National Rail) and New Cross (Windrush Line).Plan your journey with Transport for London’s tube and rail map.
There are many local bus routes stopping near the Cockpit, including the 47, 53, 177, 199. Plan your journey with Transport for London’s bus routes.
There are cycle hoops on further south on Creekside.
Access
The closest station with step-free access is Deptford Bridge (DLR). Blue Badge holders are able to park on Creekside.
Please note this event includes a visit to Deptford High Street. Please let us know if you have any access needs at hsn@ja-projects.com so that we can make sure you are accommodated.
The event will be Relaxed, meaning you are welcome to leave and re-enter, tic and move around.
Refreshments
Light refreshments will be served. Please help us to minimise waste by bringing your own water bottle.
About the High Street Classroom
The High Street Classroom, part of the Mayor of London’s High Street Network, is a learning programme of events, activities and working groups. Treating London’s high streets as our classroom, we visit projects, and explore how to deliver good growth for Londoners through collaboration, innovation and shared practice.
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