Description:
Southall’s high street is a vibrant cornerstone of London’s food ecosystem—home to diverse small businesses, supermarkets, and restaurants that reflect the area’s rich cultural heritage.

Join us in Southall to explore how food culture supports distinctive high streets by celebrating diversity, boosting local economies, and adapting to evolving consumer needs.

With its thriving food scene—from family-run restaurants and banqueting halls to industrial kitchens—Southall offers a compelling case study in using local strengths to address challenges like food insecurity and sustainability.

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What to expect:

• A guided walking tour through Southall’s unique food landscape
• A shared lunch and networking with others working to champion high streets
• Stories and insights from local food businesses—their impact, challenges, and solutions
• Reflections from Ealing Council on building ‘Connected Communities’ through food and culture

Who should attend?

This in-person event is open to all, with priority for local authority officers. Attendance is limited to 30 participants.

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About the High Street Classroom The High Street Classroom is a learning programme that treats London’s high streets as spaces for exploration and innovation. Through real-world visits, collaborative discussions, and shared learning, we spark fresh ideas to support inclusive growth across the city.

The programme includes:

• Inspiring visits to high street projects across London
• Seminars on key high street issues
• Working Groups to develop solutions to shared challenges
• Social events to build relationships and foster collaboration

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Join us in Southall to experience the power of food, culture, and community in shaping the future of our high streets.

To join the tour, you must book your spot through Eventbrite.

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