The Evening Post carries news that rents are on the increase for shops in Westbury with the result that several have closed recently or are under threat.
Of course landlords need to make a return on their investment, but the current policy appears short-sighted. If the high vacancy rate continues, Westbury is in danger of dying out as a shopping destination which would be bad news for residents, businesses and landlords alike.
It is not all doom and gloom - the new coffee shop and expansion of the cafe by the war memorial are welcome additions to the area, while Westbury still boasts Bristol's oldest shop (Mogfords). But this will be an issue for the future if unrealistic rent rises continue.
Parish Church from Village
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