Mary Portas has published her independent review of the future of our high streets, setting out her vision to breathe economic and community life back into our high streets.
The report has been welcomed by Action for Market Towns, which submitted evidence and ideas to Mary Portas’ team and the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.
Retail guru, Mary Portas has published the report detailing the conclusions and recommendations following her independent review into the future of the high street.
Read AMT’s detailed response to the report.
This Policy Position Statement focuses on the economic issues facing market towns in terms of the traditional high street and retail offer, and the wider local economy.
AMT has launched a new 21st Century Town Centres report, summarizing a new vision for our town centres and outlining some steps we can take to turn it into reality.
The report is based on AMT’s work in developing policy and devising practical solutions in towns across the UK.
Derelict railway building becomes home for new businesses
Shirebrook has experienced rising levels of unemployment and low aspirations over many years. Recent investment in the town has begun to raise aspirations and new employment opportunities are being offered.
Benchmarking is a good way to focus your efforts to improve your town. Nationally, the 75 Benchmarked town centres offer the classic two thirds Comparison (68%), one third Convenience (32%) split of their A1 Commercial Units The majority (68%) of A1 Commercial Units are Independent traders who are unique to their own town centre, whilst [...]
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