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Sir John Timpson, has written an article about his recent visit to Accrington and the countries struggling High Streets.
In the article, Sir John highlights his frustrations with the governments Treasury department stating that every night, along with many other retailers, he prays that the Treasury will see common sense and sort out business rates. There are two even more fundamental business rate problems the Treasury has been kicking down the road for more than four years: the lack of a level playing field between bricks-and-mortar and online retailers; and the continual increase in rates, when rental values have been falling dramatically.
“A planner with the courage to knock down the Arndale Centre and design the new town centre from scratch could give other councils the blueprint for the future.”
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