High streets' decline

A London Assembly report has warned the capital's high streets are on the decline.

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Six out of seven regions in England reported a rise in footfall including Greater London (5.8%).

Conversely footfall in shopping centres and retail parks declined annually in February by -1.6% and -1.5%.

Figures from London retail consortium

London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore launched a report today on how to boost the capital's flagging high streets.

Ria Chatterjee has been to see a scheme in Camden which is trying to keep struggling high streets open for business.

A London Assembly report has warned that emergency measures are needed to help London's high streets.

Assembly warns high streets are in decline

A London Assembly report has warned that emergency measures are needed to help London's high streets.