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Small shops are at the heart of the borough’s high streets and town centres. They offer diversity and choice and provide a really personal service to our community. Yet these independent retailers are under threat. They face a rising burden of regulation and tax, a daily battle against crime and violence, and competition from the growth of out-of-town shopping centres. It is estimated that 2000 shops close every year. In the Summer, Conservative MPs published a report which set out the challenges facing small shops and ideas for the way ahead. It concluded that we must stand up for small retailers and recognise the vital role they play at the heart of our communities. As a result, your local Conservative PPC and councillors are campaigning to promote and save our small shops. In particular we are opposing Labour plans to make it easier for more out-of-town development, by scrapping the so-called ‘needs test’. If implemented, this will further undermine small, town centre shops. You can help save your local shop. Become part of our campaign to keep small shops at the heart of our community. To register your support please complete the form below.
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Why do we need your email
address? Once our survey is completed, we will email
you the results along with a brief report. Why join our
mailing list? We would like to keep you up to date
with this campaign.
ARE YOU A SMALL SHOP OWNER? If you own a small shop you may be entitled to rate relief through a scheme introduced in April this year. Rate relief could save shops up to £1,100 a year - so it's vital that owners claim the full amount they're owed. To find out more log on to http://www.leaseholdersunited.com/
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