More powers needed to protect independent stores, says report

Hannah Jordan, Regen.net, 28 July 2010

Councils should be given greater powers to prevent local independent stores from being pushed out by big retailers, says a report published today by a London Assembly committee.

Cornered Shops: Small shops and the planning system , published by the Assembly’s planning and housing committee, calls for a government review of Use Classes Order and urges the London...

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