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May 2023 – Two new articles and a book chapter noted on the Journal Articles page
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Tag Archives: Retail Policy
Out-of-Town Retailing: National Planning Framework (NPF) 4 and Stirling (again)
The 8th November saw the publication of the revised National Planning Framework 4 – the national spatial and planning strategy for Scotland. It will now be the subject of further parliamentary discussion before hopefully being approved. This revision is the … Continue reading
Posted in 20 Minute Neighbourhood, Asda, City Centres, Climate Emergency, Food Retailing, Land Use Planning, Local Authorities, New Future for Scotland's Towns, NPF4, Out of Town, Place Principle, Retail Impact Assessments, Scotland's Town and High Streets, Scottish Government, Sequential Approach, Spatial Planning, Stirling, Stirling Council, Town Centre Action Plan, town centre first, Town Centres
Tagged 20 Minute Neighbourhoods, Call-In, Climate Emergency, Drive Thru's, Local Development Plans, NPF4, Out of town retailing, Place Principle, Planning, Planning policy, Retail Impact Assessments, Retail Policy, Scottish Government, Sequential Approach, Stirling, Stirling Council, town centre first, Town Centres
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Are there any votes in Scottish Retail?
Retailing in Scotland is one of the largest and most important sectors of the economy. As a Professor of Retail Studies, I could hardly say anything else. But, with 10% or so of the business community and the same proportion … Continue reading
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