David Rutley
Main Page: David Rutley (Conservative - Macclesfield)(11 years, 5 months ago)
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David Rutley (Macclesfield) (Con)
1. What steps he is taking to regenerate high streets and town centres.
The Minister for Housing (Mr Mark Prisk)
The Government are determined to help our high streets both adapt and compete. That is why we have established over 300 town team partners, provided £10 million to get empty shops back into use and have now extended the business rate relief for small shops, helping half a million enterprises.
David Rutley
The Make it Macclesfield forum is taking forward important regeneration initiatives and, nearby in Poynton, our active town council has introduced a shared spaces scheme. We are fortunate to have such strong local leadership, as well as the invaluable contribution from many small businesses. Will my hon. Friend tell us what steps he is taking to help more small businesses start up on our high streets?