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289,000 high street jobs lost in last 10 years, research warns

‘The carnage on the high street has hollowed-out many jobs traditionally held by women.'

Regeneration

High Streets Task Force pilot areas announced

According to the government, it will give high streets and town centres ‘advice, training and ...

Economic Development Local Government

District councils declare high street ’emergency’

‘These figures paint a worrying picture about the future of our high streets and town ...

Communities Economic Development

Independent shops thriving as major chains struggle

'Our research suggests the future of our town centres isn’t necessarily as bleak as the ...

Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

Walthamstow to become London’s first Night Time Enterprise Zone

Waltham Forest will become the first London borough to trial the scheme, which will try ...

Economic Development Regeneration

Retailers call for urgent action to fix business rates

‘The fact that over 50 retail CEOs have come together on this issue should send ...

Communities Local Government Regeneration

50 towns make Future High Streets Fund shortlist

50 towns will progress to the second round of the £675m FHSF, which aims to ...

Communities Local Government Regeneration

Government launches new High Streets Task Force

The High Streets Task Force – which will be comprised of high street experts – ...

Economic Development Regeneration

Ministers accused of being ‘unwilling’ to help high streets

'In too many areas they are unwilling to make the radical change required that reflects ...

Economic Development Regeneration

MPs call for action to prevent high streets becoming ghost towns

‘It is likely that the heyday of the high street primarily as a retail hub ...