‘Worrying Trend’ of Cheltenham Town Centre Cafe and Restaurant Closures Sparks Concern Wednesday, October 15, 2025 cheltenham cafes restaurants closures highstreet southwest economy hospitality community revitalization Cheltenham, known for its vibrant spa town atmosphere, is experiencing a noticeable increase in the closure of cafes and restaurants in its town centre. Although the high street continues to fare better than much of the South … Read More
High Street Chain with 600 Stores to Close 88 Locations Imminently Thursday, October 9, 2025 retail closures highstreet stores company costs operations economy business strategy A major high street chain operating 600 stores nationwide has announced plans to close 88 of its outlets in the near future. This significant reduction in retail locations comes as the company responds to increasing … Read More
‘Abysmal’ State of Cheltenham High Street Spurs Demand for Prompt Fixes Following £350k Revamp Thursday, October 9, 2025 cheltenham highstreet thestrand revamp campaigners towncentre urbandecay maintenance localeconomy publicaction Cheltenham’s High Street, specifically The Strand, has come under intense criticism after a recent £350,000 refurbishment failed to deliver lasting improvements. Local campaigners describe the current state of the area as … Read More
England’s Ghost Towns Suffer Most from High Street Shop Closures, New Map Reveals Sunday, September 21, 2025 england ghosttowns highstreet shopclosures retaildecline towneconomy vacancies localbusiness economicimpact retailtrends A recent analysis has spotlighted England’s ghost towns—those hardest hit by the wave of high street shop closures sweeping the country. Using data on retail vacancies, the map highlights areas where once bustling shopping … Read More
Council to Auction Leases to Revitalize Empty City Centre Shops Sunday, September 21, 2025 gloucester council auction leases highstreet retail vacancy revitalization economy buildings Gloucester City Council has taken a proactive step to combat the rise of empty shops in the city centre by adopting the innovative High Street Rental Auction initiative. This new approach aims to tackle long-standing … Read More
Council to Auction Leases in Effort to Revive Empty City Centre Shops Sunday, September 21, 2025 gloucester council auction leases highstreet retail vacancy revitalisation business shops Gloucester City Council has launched an innovative initiative, the High Street Rental Auction, designed to combat the rising number of empty shops in the city centre. The scheme aims to attract new tenants by auctioning off … Read More