Evening economy needs cash
Series: Municipal Journal ; 7 August 2003, 5(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: A report by the ODPM Select Committee urges local authorities to develop plans to manage the evening economy. "The evening economy and the urban renaissance" recommends a continental-style culture with late evening opening of cafes, shops, art galleries and libraries to shift the focus away from pubs. The report also suggests that councils should ask businesses to contribute towards improvements in late-night public transport. Report available at www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200203/cmselect/cmodpm/396/39602.htm.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3930-16 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 123224-1001 |
A report by the ODPM Select Committee urges local authorities to develop plans to manage the evening economy. "The evening economy and the urban renaissance" recommends a continental-style culture with late evening opening of cafes, shops, art galleries and libraries to shift the focus away from pubs. The report also suggests that councils should ask businesses to contribute towards improvements in late-night public transport. Report available at www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200203/cmselect/cmodpm/396/39602.htm.