Security remains a key focus as we work together to create a safe and welcoming environment for businesses, workers, and visitors. Our continued partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service has delivered tangible results, including recent arrests of individuals involved in organised retail crime. We have also been working with members to promote free Counter Terrorism Awareness training, ensuring businesses are prepared to respond effectively to potential threats.
This month, we joined forces with BIDs from Edinburgh to Cardiff to launch High Streets UK – a pro-growth, nationwide partnership of flagship high streets set up to tackle the most pressing issues facing our high streets, and unlock fresh opportunities for growth. This initiative provides a powerful platform to bring issues such as business rates reform, retail crime, and tax-free shopping into sharper focus for policymakers. Learn more about High Streets UK and its mission here.
At the launch, held at the House of Commons on 14 January, we were delighted to welcome business representatives, members and key political figures, including the Retail and Policing Ministers, who both have expressed interest in being kept up to date with our programme of activity. Sign up to High Streets UK newsletter here for further updates.
Looking ahead to February, we are set to deliver our annual West End Retail Turnover Forecast at the start of the month, where we will share in-depth analysis of the district’s trading performance, in addition to an expert assessment of shifting consumer behaviours which are driving the evolution of the district.
Thank you for your ongoing collaboration and support.