Views expressed on new powers to help combat empty high street shops


Our Chairman, Howard Borrell, has contributed to an article in the Derbyshire Times, which looks at the possible opportunities and downsides of a new power for local authorities, designed to combat high street vacancies.

High Street Rental Auctions is designed to help them to take control of empty properties, renting them out to local businesses.

But as you might expect there are issues with the new powers, particularly as councils are somewhat cash-strapped.

Read the full article by following the link below.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/politics/new-powers-to-revive-town-centre-shops-that-have-sat-empty-for-over-12-months-as-civic-leaders-express-hopes-for-more-leisure-options-in-chesterfield-4641946


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