Mary Portas Helping 12 Towns Improve High Streets

The video discusses the selection of Nelson and Margate as Portas pilot towns to revitalize their town centers. Nelson aims to attract more visitors with government support, while Margate faces high unemployment and empty shops. Community initiatives in other areas, like Crouch End, show that local efforts can also drive change. The video highlights the importance of ongoing initiatives and the opportunity for other towns to apply for the Portas scheme.

What role does the British Council of Shopping Centers believe the government should play in revitalizing town centers?

What strategies does Claire Richmond suggest for improving local high streets without government funding?