Vacant shops to be filled as high streets revitalised
More vacant shops and other commercial premises will be transformed as councils use new powers to revitalise high streets across the country.
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Eight more councils to breathe life back into high streets by signing up to tackle scourge of vacant shops听
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High Street Rental Auctions let councils auction off leases for empty commercial properties听
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More vacant shops and other commercial premises will be transformed as councils use new powers to revitalise high streets across the country, delivering on the government바카라 사이트檚 Plan for Change growth mission and supporting local communities.听
Eight more local authorities have committed to implement High Street Rental Auction (HSRA) powers as the latest wave of Early Adopters, setting an example for other councils.听
These are Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Broxtowe Borough Council, Camden London Borough Council, Hillingdon London Borough Council, Lichfield District Council, North Northamptonshire Council, North Somerset Council바카라 사이트痑nd Westminster City Council.听
High Street Rental Auctions, introduced at the end of last year, give local councils the power to auction off leases for commercial properties that have been empty for long periods, helping bring business back to the high street and drive growth across the country.听
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Minister of State for Local Growth and Building Safety Alex Norris said:
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Small Business Minister Gareth Thomas said:听
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HSRAs allow councils to put properties up for auction that have been empty for more than 365 days in a 24-month period, for a one-to-five year lease, reinvigorating town centres and giving local businesses the backing they need to thrive.听
Over 拢1 million of funding has been provided to support the rollout of HSRAs and the government looks forward to more councils delivering with the powers.听
It forms part of the government바카라 사이트檚 wider commitment to support high streets and small businesses, in line with its work to drive economic growth in all parts of the country and break down barriers to opportunity.听
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