Major conference comes to Kendal

Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that Action for Market Towns (AMT) has announced that their 2012 National Convention will be held in Kendal. The event will attract hundreds of delegates to the two day event on October 18 and 19 bringing an estimated £100,000 to the local economy.

The convention will mainly be held in Kendal Town Hall and will feature study tours around the town to showcase projects, developments and share best practice. This great news comes after figures were released that show that South Lakeland retailers are still bucking the trend when it comes to empty shop numbers on the high street. Empty shop numbers nationally are 14.5% on most high streets

Action for Market Towns who are hosting the conference (AMT) are a national membership group that provides small towns, local authorities and others wit Information and advice,
examples of best practice and national representation

Mr. Farron said: “This is fantastic news for Kendal and the economy. I want to pay tribute to Kendal College, Joanne Golton and everyone at Kendal futures and South Lakeland District Council. I look forward to welcoming Action for Market Towns to Kendal and letting them see the success that we are having in the South Lakes beating the recession.”