Towns Alive (the operational name of Action for Market Towns) is a national charitable organisation & not-for-profit company that provides towns of all sizes, villages, cities, local authorities and others with: - Information and advice - Examples of best practice - National representation - Hands on and bespoke support - Policy and practice consultancy - And a highly respected annual awards scheme Towns Alive is about working with independently-spirited communities to help our towns and cities to re-invent themselves, recognise issues faced and play to their strengths. It’s all too easy to dwell on the negative challenges facing our towns such as vacant shops, the online alternative, demands for new housing and a loss of local services. Our experience has shown that there are equally creative, caring and enterprising groups who are embracing change and finding positive and joined-up solutions. Towns Alive is the operating name of Action for Market Towns, a not-for-profit company and a registered charity.