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Nationwide high streets partnership launches to drive UK economic growth

Tom Bottomley
15 January 2025

A new nationwide "pro-growth" partnership representing over 5,000 businesses called High Streets UK has launched, coordinated by New West End Company, the business improvement district for London’s West End.

It is bringing in business representatives from cities across the UK, including London, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Leeds, Cardiff, Newcastle, and Edinburgh.

Collectively, the high streets involved contribute £34.7 billion in GVA each year and welcome over 473 million visitors annually – acting as key drivers of growth and important economic anchors for local communities.

The group will meet quarterly to share learnings and discuss solutions to common challenges faced by high streets across the country - from tackling retail crime and anti-social behaviour to an unwieldy business rates system and rigid planning laws.

Dee Corsi, Chair of High Streets UK and CEO of New West End Company, said: "We know that thriving, flagship high streets can be powerful drivers of economic growth and employment, with the positive halo effects felt across the country.

"And, with the right policy environment, these destinations can contribute much more than just economic growth; they can be places where communities congregate, business flourish, and international investment flows.

"I look forward to working with colleagues across the country to develop new ideas and solutions that will secure the future success of our nation’s flagship high streets and the economic, social, and cultural impact they have."


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