Revitalising England’s high streets inquiry - MPs look at how to boost retail, hospitality and leisure sectors
On Tuesday morning, the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee hears from a range of business and tax experts, including Helen Dickinson, British Retail Consortium, Sacha Lord, Chair, Night Time Industries Association, and Dan Neidle, Tax Policy Associates, for its inquiry looking at the action needed to revitalise the nation’s high streets.
The cross-party group of MPs will examine a range of issues affecting the high street, including changes to business rates and their impact on retail, hospitality and leisure businesses. MPs will also examine the plight of pubs, clubs, and live music venues and the support available to nighttime industries.
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The committee are also likely to explore wider issues around the regeneration of high streets, the government’s support for the high street, and how high streets can adapt in the age of the online marketplace.