In order to grow the nighttime economy in one of Bexley’s key town centres, Bexleyheath, the Council and its partners introduced a series of night markets throughout the summer and autumn of 2022. These were a great success in increasing footfall for local businesses. Alongside the night markets, the town centre team ran a programme to engage young people in the Borough with the town centre. This consisted of a series of workshops in which young people learnt about the skills needed to run a business, create products and bring these to market. The programme culminated in a talent show hosted by young people in the Borough and with some of the young people selling their goods as part of the night markets.
