Find out more about regeneration plans for Dunstable's historic high street

Want to find out about Dunstable' s plans for revitalising its historic high street?

Historic England, Place Services and Dunstable Town Council are holding a free online lunchtime talk about the work to revitalise and regenerate the high street.

During the one-hour lunchtime talk on Thursday 24 February, Dunstable Town Council will talk about how they are regenerating the high street and how heritage plays an important role in creating characterful places for people to enjoy life, work and leisure.

Historic England's Listing Team will chat about what listing is and how it helps shape historic high streets, sharing local examples of listed buildings, scheduled monuments and registered parks and gardens.

Place Services, who have been working to review list entries for protected historic buildings, will explore how you can take a new journey of discovery around your High Street Heritage Action Zone, learn about its historic moments and uncover more of its hidden past.

Eilíse McGuane, Listing Advisor for Historic England in the East of England, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting these free online lunchtime talks with our partners at Place Services and High Street Heritage Action Zones in the East region, to share the work we’re all doing to restore and rejuvenate our historic town centres.

"We’re really looking forward to chatting to communities about their local history and highlighting protected heritage sites that people may not have seen – or may know a lot about! Hopefully, this will inspire people to take a fresh look at familiar spaces and to share their knowledge with others.”

Maria Kitts, Senior Built Heritage Consultant, Place Services said: “We have been delighted to work with Historic England and the East of England High Street Heritage Action Zones in reviewing the List entries for such a fascinating group of listed buildings.

"We are looking forward to sharing some of our research and helping people to learn how to find out more about the history of the places they live in and visit. High Streets are important places which reflect the cultural and economic history of the country, from its pubs to its department stores, cinemas to war memorials.”

Peter Hollick, Chair of Community Services, Dunstable Town Council said: “Dunstable Town Council are very proud to be leading on the regeneration of the historic core of Dunstable’s High Street through the High Street Heritage Action Zone.

"Much work has already taken place to date to understand the historical buildings and their context; this session will provide a great opportunity for people to learn more about this important part of Dunstable’s history.”

For tickets to the event, from 12.30-1.30pm on February 24 go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/listing-in-dunstable-high-street-haz-lunch-learn-tickets-242687784697