Welcome
Lets change the Negative High Street Narrative
About us
Empowering Local High Streets
HighStreetPositives is dedicated to transforming the narrative across the UK and Ireland by sharing positive high street news and stories of resilience, community, and innovation. We celebrate the people and businesses that make these areas thrive.
Our values
Our Core Values
We celebrate the successes, creativity and resilience of the high street; amplifying positive high street news and stories to inspire confidence and investment. By shifting the narrative from decline to opportunity, we hope to encourage greater footfall, innovation and pride in our town centres and high streets.
High Streets are more than just places to shop – they’re vital for community connection, reducing loneliness and isolation. We support initiatives that bring people together and help create relevant, welcoming and inclusive places.
By highlighting creative ideas and innovative approaches, we hope to spark inspiration for what high streets can offer. From fresh experiences to practical services, we champion solutions that meet people’s needs and encourage them to spend time on their local high street.
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Why Choose Us
Why Join HighStreetPositives?
HighStreetPositives stands out by highlighting the vibrancy and potential of high streets with our unique approach. Here are our unique selling points.
Connect with a Passionate Community
Network with like-minded people from all across the high street ecosystem – from councils, BIDs and landlords to retailers, hospitality providers, services, community initiatives, grass roots changemakers and anyone involved in the high street.
Be inspired by What’s Possible
Discover real world case studies and creative ideas that are revitalising high streets, sparking new opportunities, and making town centres vibrant and resilient.
Shifting the Narrative
Stay informed with news and data on why shifting the narrative matters. Help champion the positive stories that inspire investment, footfall and stronger communities.
What People Are Saying
Laura’s energy and enthusiasm! Plus getting the right group of people together to talk about this subject at the right time (we need to act now!)
– EW
There is nothing else out there that is shining a positive light on the High Street!
– LC
Focusing solely on the positives and challenging the negative stories the press seem to love.
– JN
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