Empty Shops in Town Centres

Part of 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs – in the Senedd at 1:52 pm on 3 October 2018.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 1:52, 3 October 2018

Yes, I'll certainly speak to the chief planning officer to see if there is anything we can do. You'll be aware that we've recently consulted on 'Planning Policy Wales', so it could be that we could look to do something there, because I absolutely agree. I know in my own town centre in Wrexham, if there are empty shops, it's much better if they're cosmetically decorated in a way that makes them look attractive for future business. So, yes, I'd be very happy to look into that and I'll write to the Member.