> Local council planners mostly caused this, and the internet finished them off. The irony that every local council in England talks about 'saving the high stre

> Local council planners mostly caused this, and the internet finished them off. The irony that every local council in England talks about 'saving the high street', without the self awareness that they caused the problem, and are still causing it. Many town centres are now full of cafes and restaurants. I think with a few "quirky" shops mixed in it can work out quite well. Ie going to the town centre is something you do at the weekend to enjoy a few hours out the house.