UK High Streets

How a council plans to revive 'the towns that time forgot'

Boarded up shops are all too familiar - but one council plans to revive towns using new powers.

Lesley Bahreini says it is unfair the council built a modern extension to the 1830s cinema.

Individual grants of up to £5,000 are available from the Vibrant High Streets pot.

The roadworks, to replace century-old gas pipes, have caused diversions and chaos, locals say.

Empty shops will be put up for tenancy auction under new laws to address vacancy rates.

Parts of Lincoln Road in Millfield have been shut since August to allow for the £5.8m regeneration.

Shop owners have credited the Love Oxted Gift Card for driving footfall and increased spending.

Shoppers share their excitement at the retailer's return, five years after its branches closed.

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