Not sure. I guess if you're the kind of person that loves charity shops then this is good news, but if you can't stand them then the idea of more isn't going to make your day. Personally, I think it's better to have a shop unit let, than be left empty (although I'm not sure if that sentiment extends to the "tat" shops we seem to attract occasionally).
I do like the idea that some other towns have had, of using empty units to display things with a local connection - works by a local artist, displays by local schools etc.
I do like the idea that some other towns have had, of using empty units to display things with a local connection - works by a local artist, displays by local schools etc.
Not in Cartergrad. A couple of years ago, a local group I was involved with considered using an empty unit in the Kennet Centre for a mental health/wellbeing related display. Voluntary organisation, running voluntary campaign here. Not 2 pennies to rub together. But were told no.... £40/day for a dusty corner as a bare minimum.
There is nothing inherently wrong with charity shops as such.
However, they don't pay busniess rates. If and when WBC get to keep the business rates they collect this will mean that council tax payers are subsidising them, I guess all tax payers are sharing the fairly minimal burden at present.
They are also generally considered an indicator of a poorly performing shopping area - in boom times owners will rather have better paying tenants, the more charity shops there are the bigger the indication that the area is struggling. Most retail areas are struggling at present so a couple more charity shops is not a huge surprise.
What's wrong with a charity shops ? We are a wasteful society, and it's shocking what people throw away ! I like to think of it as recycling for a good cause
Not in Cartergrad. A couple of years ago, a local group I was involved with considered using an empty unit in the Kennet Centre for a mental health/wellbeing related display. Voluntary organisation, running voluntary campaign here. Not 2 pennies to rub together. But were told no.... £40/day for a dusty corner as a bare minimum.
What has WBC got to do with what the Kennet Centre charges for space?
Point is. It does not matter if WBC or anybody else may think it's a good idea to display things with a local connection in unused units. Because who ever owns the vacant units will either have to had a recent visit from 3 ghosts or they simply won't care unless the local connection has deep pockets to pay their rates.
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Do you know I first read that as knickers !
