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Originally Posted by denphone
There is more then one factor affecting the High Street as we have a archaic business rates system for starters then there is high rents which are being charged for many of these shops by inflexible landlords.
On top of that car parking in many city centres is expensive and it can be quite a hassle to find somewhere to park.
Etc , etc , etc....
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Boris is going to reduce business rates and there are already plans in train to protect and update our High Streets.
As for car parks - you mean you don't catch the bus into town, Den? No wonder it's been hot lately!