High Street Rental Auctions 2025-01-20
2025-01-20
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Q1
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The MP referenced the need to regenerate Crewe town centre, citing specific examples of vacant shops owned by irresponsible landlords. He highlighted a particular case where an M&S unit has been left unoccupied.
Crewe town centre is in desperate need of regeneration with 'new year, new me'. Vacant shops are a major issue, particularly an M&S unit now owned by an absent landlord and left to go to rack and ruin. How can obstacles be removed to bring this crucial unit back into use?
High street rental auctions are recognised as a means to address the issue of vacant shops. The Minister acknowledges Crewe's struggles with absent landlords and is willing to meet the MP to discuss how obstacles can be removed.
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The specific commitment to remove obstacles for bringing back the M&S unit into use was not directly addressed.
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Q2
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The MP highlighted the challenges faced by local businesses in Rickmansworth and requested information on how high street rental auctions can be supported to help such areas.
Rickmansworth high street faces challenges due to dedicated business owners. What specific steps is the Minister taking to support local authorities in implementing initiatives like high street rental auctions?
£1.5 million has been made available to support local authorities in delivering high street rental auctions powers effectively across the country, including to South West Hertfordshire.
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