Bringing back the shops

Michael Foster MP attended the April meeting of the AGM of the Bohemia Area Association and mentioned new legislation intended to help revive empty shops. Published 14th April the new provisions including special planning application waivers, standard interim-use leases, and temporarily leasing shops to councils will allow empty shops to get makeovers for use as cultural, community or learning services. These measures are being published in a practical guide. “Looking after our Town Centres” which identifies the best ways communities can take to keep town centres thriving. The Government plans to introduce new rules to give existing shops that serve the community such as local post offices and pubs extra protections. These steps are part of wider action to help business during the downturn.” For a copy of the PDF file with details see here

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