Dave. We all know Dave is associated with repeating what has gone before. At least, that’s the TV channel. What of PM ‘Dave’ Cameron? It seems increasingly likely that the government will soon distance itself from the Portas Pilot project … and vice versa. It has already created another QUANGO, the High Street Forum – …
I see ‘retail chiefs’ are now demanding action from the Scottish Government after the latest figures show 10% of shops across Scotland are now empty [link deleted because it has expired]. And the resulting flurry of social media chat where some folk claimed that, in their neighbourhoods, only 10% were occupied! The Scottish Retail Consortium …
Kiss of Life – or Death – for Scotland’s High Streets? Read More »
Yet another forum. Yet another talking shop? The Government has just launched the ‘Future High Streets Forum’ with a focus to address the issues facing struggling town centres across the UK. It is a worthy act, but one I question as there is still too much talking and not enough action. The Portas Pilot Review …