What do you love about your high street in Suffolk?
Historic England wants to spark a national conversation about the future of our high streets.
Historic England is encouraging people across Suffolk to talk about what they love about their high street, at a time when many are struggling to recover from the pandemic.
They want to spark national conversation about why our high streets are important to us.
It's after a new YouGov poll showed that 73% of people say their local high street is important to them.
It also revealed that 54% of people feel pessimistic about their local high street's future, and 40% feel motivated to take action to protect them.
From today, people can share their thoughts on social media using the #HighStreetLove in a week of celebration.
It's hoped the results will then give an insight into what the nation loves and wants more of from our high streets.
Historic England says its already working to secure the future of more than 60 historic high streets across England, as part of Government-funded £95m scheme.
Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive of Historic England, said: “Throughout history high streets have been our gathering places; centres of commerce, conversation and community. They help make where we live unique and special. Nearly half of all high streets were built before 1919.
"They are one of the most visited and enjoyed types of heritage in the country, a connection to our past and a key to our future. We know they are struggling, and their future is uncertain, and we think this is a timely moment to ask people about their future and consider the part we can all play in supporting these important places.”