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Retail Trade: Urban Areas

Asked by Juliet CampbellLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 March 2026UIN 116081

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to support the high streets of the Broxtowe towns of (i) Beeston, (ii) Stapleford, and (iii) Eastwood.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

This Government is committed to supporting high streets across the country, including those in Beeston, Stapleford and Eastwood. The Department is working closely with Broxtowe Borough Council as an early adopter of High Street Rental Auctions (HSRA) by providing direct support and funding to bring long‑term vacant properties back into use to boost local trade and growth.

Government will bring forward a High Streets Strategy this year to support high streets.

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