Out and about in the towns

Article Abstract:

Mixed trends are being seen in the retail property sector in Lancashire, England. Preston, England, is attracting fashion-conscious shoppers, particularly following the completion of the second phase of the refurbishment and extension of the St George's Centre. However, this scheme has had a negative impact on the retail sector in Blackpool, England. There has been little threat from local out-of-town developments in Lancaster, England, but this town has been negatively affected by more attractive developments in neighbouring towns.

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Playing up their assets

Article Abstract:

Lancashire, England, needs to place more emphasis on its heritage and culture in order to boost its regional status. In Burnley, England, Proctor's Mill is set to be the driving force behind the Lodge Square leisure quarter initiative. Proctor's accounts for 5 million pounds sterling of an overall scheme of 50 million pounds sterling. In Blackpool, England, millionaire businessman Basil Newby is set to transform an Odeon cinema into a gay entertainment and shopping centre, while positive developments are also taking place in Morecombe, England.

Commercial Buildings, Leisure industry, Commercial construction

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Development rules

Article Abstract:

West Dorset district council is determined to ensure that Helical Retail's proposals for a town square in Dorchester, England, can go ahead, despite opposition from the owners of existing retail buildings on the site. Helical Retail's proposals include 14,864 sq mt of retail space and 28 residential units. This company is optimistic that the scheme will go ahead, and plans full opening by Christmas 2002. However, opponents highlight the fact that the scheme does not have an anchor tenant.

Dorchester, England

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