Research from the Centre for Towns has shown that Britain's towns are getting older at a faster rate than at any time in recent history and this is because young people are leaving for cities where their needs and aspirations can be met.
The most visible manifestation of where this disconnect is occurring is on high streets; traditionally the beating heart of communities. Britain's high street decline is well documented and in a bid to tackle the problems associated with empty shops, shrinking retail and loss of identity, the government launched a £675m Future High Street Fund late last year. Providing up to £25m for each area to support plans to make town centres fit for the future, it has the potential to kickstart a nationwide programme to reimagine high streets.
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