There is an undeniable transformation sweeping through high streets across the nation. Rather than perceiving it as a decline, I prefer to characterise it as an evolution, writes Bishop’s Stortford BID chairman Karen Burton. High streets are increasingly becoming social hubs, offering personal services and serving as gathering places rather than mere shopping destinations. The December sales figures for the UK echo this shift, revealing a decline in retail spending on high streets in favour of increased food and drink sales. So it’s no surprise that Bishop’s Stortford town centre boasts a thri…
