ECONOMIC GROWTH

Evolution not decline

Sheila Oxtoby says that while there is much talk of the decline of the traditional high street, the current changes are just the most recent developments in the ongoing evolution of the town centre.

With the fantastic news that Great Yarmouth's bid to the Future High Streets Fund is progressing to the next stage, it felt fitting to dedicate this column to exploring the crucial role of councils in driving town centre regeneration and investment.

While we often hear talk of the decline of traditional high streets, the changes we're all experiencing are just the latest chapter in the ongoing story of town centre evolution. There are both challenges and opportunities.

Sheila Oxtoby

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