Backing growth on the nation’s flagship high streets

Together, we aim to tackle the most pressing issues facing UK high streets and unlock local and national growth.

High Streets UK is a pro-growth, nationwide partnership of business representatives which aims to tackle the most pressing issues facing the UK’s flagship high streets and unlock local and national growth.

Across the country, high streets face a wide range of challenges – from the rise of retail crime and anti-social behaviour, to an unwieldy business rates system and rigid planning laws.

At the same time, the Government has clearly identified UK high streets as a vehicle to drive both national and local growth – and we believe that flagship high street destinations are perfectly placed to rise to the occasion.

Through quarterly summits, the group will elevate shared priorities to a national conversation, while sharing learnings, ideas, and solutions to ensure flagship high streets across the UK thrive for years to come.

Founding members of High Streets UK include leading Business Improvement Districts from Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Leeds and London.

5,000+

businesses represented by High Streets UK

437

million annual unique visitors to High Streets UK locations (Huq mobility data)

£34.7

billion in GVA contributed by High Streets UK member locations

Our Key Action Areas

Business Rates Reform

Our members are calling for a fairer system that supports businesses on flagship high streets.

Crime and Public Safety

Our members are calling for more visible policing on high streets and adequate resources to tackle organised crime, retail crime, and anti-social behaviour.

Planning Reform

Our members are calling for a planning system which removes barriers to future development, inward investment and improved accessibility.

Tourism

Our members are calling for a comprehensive and competitive tourism strategy which recognises the international visitor economy as a growth lever.

Our Members Say

Our Members Say

Latest Stories

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High Streets UK launch event at the House of Commons

January 24, 2025

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Pro-growth business partnership forms to back flagship UK high streets

January 14, 2025

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