Virtually all of them. The precinct behind the old co-op and old Woolworths is now virtually a derelict no-go area. Not much left in salter street. The card shop has gone, Co-op has gone, M&S has gone, millets closing down, shoe zone closing, even the recycled furniture shop going. Not many left now. Council puppet Gareth will say, no doubt, that end of the town is thriving! Haha
What has it got to do with the council ??
North end thriving......never said it was, it has goy a problem which may get worse until north walls is sorted.
That said to say virtually all the shops have gone another exaggeration.
First off it is not as if the likes of new look, burtons, dot Perkins, m&s have left the town.
With regards to what is left I think the likes of accessorize, hadleigh, ryman, butlers bell, nero sports, direct, monsoon, Edinburgh wollen mill,.bright house, spec savers, mad hatters tea emporiumn, mikeshakes and oatcakes, peacocks, argos, iceland, home bargains, salter st toys, cup of cha, the vine, the gym place, the fancy dress shop and the others I have no doubt missed off- thriving it may not be but the above maybe slightly insulted your all of then comment.
No doubt millets and shoe zone are using a negotiation tactic for the umpteenth time, time will tell if they succeed.
Added to that in the north end and salter street there are 2 more that have been let and another under offer.
I am not all doom and gloom like you, could it be better no doubt my views covers both sides of the coin, healthy perspective and taking into consideration outside aspects, like economy and trends that are issues nationwide. Not the one sided, self serving,agenda pushing views of yours.