Napoleon characterised the British as a Nation of Shopkeepers, but following the most challenging year for UK retailing, many are now writing the high streets' obituary notice. Businesses have been impacted by a long-term trend toward online retail, uncertainty regarding Brexit, and the crippling effects of COVID-19.

What is the Government doing to tackle this phenomenon? Will residential dominate the Midlands' high street for the next decade, or can retail still sell itself?

You'll get expert insight on these questions and more in this exclusive breakfast seminar with Pegasus Group.

Our expert panel will discuss:

  •  The £830m town centre funding package announced on Boxing Day, a good proportion of which is targeted at Midlands market towns
  •  Recent significant changes to the Use Classes Order
  •  Consultations around the relaxation and flexibility of permitted development rights
  •  Market view – “hardening of landlords attitudes & tenant insolvencies”.

You’ll also learn what the changes are, where the Government is targeting, and what investment and planning opportunities might arise.

Sign up today if you want to understand what’s in store for your local Midlands' high street.