Manual for Streets, published by the Department for Transport, gives advice for the design of residential streets in England and Wales. It represents a strong Government and Welsh Assembly commitment to the creation of sustainable and inclusive public spaces.

There is a need to transform the quality of residential streets, and this requires a new approach to their provision. The Manual is aimed at any organisation or discipline with an interest in residential streets, ranging from access officers to the emergency services. The importance of joint working among practitioners is a key feature of the Manual.

For more information about the Manual for Streets and to download a copy, click here...

Places Matter! Manual for Streets Workshops 2010/11

Places Matter! is delivering 5 Manual for Streets training workshops across the Northwest in Crewe, Kendal, Tameside, Warrington and Preston during winter 2010/11. The workshops give participants an overview of the Manual for Streets document and outline the principles of successful street design. Each workshop focuses on a local and relevant case study and site visit, providing hands-on guidance and expertise:

Manual for Streets Workshop: Crewe, 15 November 2010. Book online...

Manual for Streets Workshop: Kendal, 25 November 2010. Book online...

Manual for Streets Workshop: Tameside, 2 December 2010. Book online...

Manual for Streets Workshop: Warrington, 25 January 2011. Book online...

Manual for Streets Workshop: Preston, 10 February 2011. Book online...

Places Matter! has previously delivered a popular and successful series of 5 Manual for Streets workshops across the Northwest in Manchester, Blackburn, Liverpool, Blackpool and Carlisle during winter 2009/10.