WebMain contributor to the “Grimsey Review 2” which focused on recommendations for government on how to secure the future of the UK’s high streets and more recently compiling analysis for the BBC’s report “who owns the high street?” and a Power to Change white paper on returning empty shops back to local communities to aid urban renewal.

High streets must stop relying on retail, says expert review

WebIn 2013 and 2024 he worked with a team of experts to deliver The Grimsey Review: An Alternative Review of the High Street and The Grimsey Review 2. Both reviews have been widely acclaimed, with local government in the UK and abroad adopting many of the key recommendations. In June 2024 Build Back Better Grimsey Review COVID Supplement … WebNov 9, 2024 · The Grimsey Review 2 set out a blueprint for change that included setting up local town centre commissions, each tasked with drawing up a 20-year plan. The creation of a new national body –... understanding god\u0027s will for your life

The golden quarter has lost its shine for retailers

WebJul 9, 2024 · Bill Grimsey, former Chief Executive of Wickes, Iceland and Booker, in the recently published Grimsey Review 2 said, “there is no point clinging to a sentimental vision of the past”. There is too much retail space in the UK and town centers need to be repopulated as community hubs, he concluded. http://vanishinghighstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GrimseyReview2.pdf WebJul 3, 2024 · Grimsey Review 2 is coming together in final editing stage. Sceptics ask why are you doing this? Simple. We are a bunch of experienced people in diverse fields who feel passionately about the future of our communities and Town Centres. We launch 4th July. — Bill Grimsey (@BillGrimsey) May 30, 2024 understanding global customers