NALC attends report launch on high streets and community business
The report provides a snapshot of expert opinion on the state of the high street and a comparative analysis of international examples of initiatives to drive high street renewal, which informed policy recommendations for the next government to create community-powered high streets.
The report recommends a National Community-Led High Streets Programme, central and local government creating the conditions for more alternative ownership, and a targeted empty property premium on business rates for long-term vacant properties.
Representatives from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities were present at the launch and gave their reactions to the recommendations.
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