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Sawbridgeworth Town Partnership (STP)

What is it?
Known as Town Centre Management this new initiative is a Partnership between Businesses in the town, the Town Council and the Community. It is the first time all these sectors join together to co-ordinate their activities towards a common goal.

Why is it different to anything else?
Three distinct sectors with some highly motivated, skilled people working together under the title Sawbridgeworth Town Partnership (STP).
There are themes and projects that cover all businesses, retail outlets, leisure, tourism culture and environment.
Funding and grants are available to this Partnership that cannot be accessed by any other grouping within the town.

Goals for Sawbridgeworth Town Partnership (STP)

To carry out improvements to the appearance, the attractions and the economic vitality and vibrancy of the town looking forward three to five years.
It will take into account the needs of customers, employers, retailers, business interests, freeholders, the local community and local authority.
Reinforce the identity of Sawbridgeworth as a market town.

STP Achievements 2007 - 2009

Adopted 'Best Practice' & established links with other progressive towns of similar size.
Activated a Town Centre signage project with several successes. More work to do.
A new innovative Website with Retail & Business and Tourism as major features with new pages continually coming on line.
Two Retail Discount Coupon schemes circulated to all households.
Established one of the most successful Farmers’ Market in Herts and Essex with over 15,000 of people brought on to the streets of the town since start up.
Successfully campaigned for street enhancements.
Provided networking and consultation reports.
New initiatives to be announced late spring 2009.

How can Businesses and the Community of Sawbridgeworth get involved?
If you are interested in the future of Sawbridgeworth, in making this town a better place to live, work, to do business and to play, then the Sawbridgeworth Town Partnership (STP) is for you.
It is consensus of the willing, where people and businesses are willing to roll up sleeves and move forward with a 'can do' attitude.
You can be nominated to the Partnership – 'a positive attitude required'
You can support with your skills in other ways, just talk to us.

For meeting info etc use the Contact Us page.

New Sawbridgeworth Town Partnership
Issued Date	23-January-2007
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A Sawbridgeworth Feasibility Study was carried out in 2006 at the request of Sawbridgeworth Town Council. The final report recommended the setting up of a Town Centre Management Partnership to address the well publicised economic issues associated with the external competition faced by Sawbridgeworth as a small historic market town. A series of well attended Partnership Steering Group meetings have been held and a structural framework, constitution and nominations to this new Partnership initiative have been agreed. Sawbridgeworth Town Partnership (STP) brings together for the first time the Business and Service sector along with the Town Council and the Community to coordinate their activities towards a common goal. Aims and objectives will cover the vitality and vibrancy of the town centre and its attractions with a key aim to reinforce the identity of the town. This new initiative intends to run in a business like fashion, harnessing the skills and expertise of those who want to make a positive difference in Sawbridgeworth, reflecting a consensus of the willing with a ‘can do’ attitude.

‘Deck the Halls’
Issued Date	14-December-2008
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14th December 2008 PRESS RELEASE ‘Deck the Halls’ Sunday 21st December sees the very first Christmas Farmers’ Market in Sawbridgeworth. An opportunity to stock up on local produce and shop for some last minute Christmas gifts. Amongst our regular award winning producers you will find fresh fish, a fantastic selection of local meat, seasonal local vegetables for your Christmas lunch and smoked fish, cheese and meat. In addition we will have jewellery, Holly and Mistletoe, Christmas table decorations and ceramics, perfect gifts for Christmas. Mulled wine, mince pies and the usual refreshments will be provided by the Leventhorpe School. With all produce sourced locally and the opportunity to talk to our Producers for advice on recipes and cooking methods to get it right on the big day, we have everything you could wish for to get your Christmas preparations off to a flying start. In addition to the market, many of the retailers in Sawbridgeworth will be open. The market runs from 9.30am till 1.30pm in the car park in Bell St, Sawbridgeworth ENDS For more information about the Sawbridgeworth Farmers’ Market please use the 'Contact Us'box on our website. The Farmers’ Market is a Sawbridgeworth Town Partnership initiative.