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	The Market Weighton Town Crier

Too Many empty Business Premises in the town.

Who is to blame?

As one walks through the town it is very evident that there are many empty shop / business premises either standing vacant and unkempt, or available for rent.

It is not unusual for local enterprising folk to set up small businesses which seem to flourish for a few months only to close down; the often heard comment is that the rent has been increased or the business rate has been raised to such a level that the business becomes unviable.

Why ?

Are greedy landlords charging too much rent, are local authorities increasing business rates to prohibitive levels, or are our enterprising entrepreneurs just too ambitious ?

Maybe this is a question that the Market Weighton Area Regeneration Partnership should consider !

Empty Business Premises in Our Town


A prime site on the corner of Southgate and High Street, latterly a charity shop. Update 6 April 2002; These premies have now been occupied by Phoenix Flowers and Video, who have vacated a smaller shop in Market Place.		"Weighton Weighs", Market Place, recently vacated by a seemingly thriving business.

"Incognito", Market Place, a Fancy Dress Hire shop in the process of closing down. Update 6 April 2002; Now occupied by Happy Snaps, a photograpy outlet.		A desirable shop premises on Market Place - empty. Update 10 April 2002; Now occupied by a second hand goods outlet.

"Lott's" Electrical and TV shop on Market Place has been empty for several years and is now becoming somewhat dilapidated.		This attractive cottage on Market Place, once "The Tack Shop" has been unused for several years and is showing signs of wear and tear.

"Fusion" on High Street, recently became vacant.		The "British Red Cross" and "Citizens Advice Bureau" on Londesborough Road, unoccupied now for some considerable time.

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First Posted : 10 April, 2002
Last revision : 23 June, 2003