Campaign for Newport's High Street to return stronger than ever after lockdown
As the coronavirus crisis takes a toll on British high streets, Newport's town councillors are mapping a way out and a way up for the town as a Shropshire shopping destination.
Newport Town Council is about to embark on a campaign to get everyone in the town and further afield to 'choose Newport' for their shopping needs, as the Government signals that 'non-essential' shops can reopen from June 15.
A high street recovery plan is being agreed, ready to launch as soon as possible.
The campaign, headed up by mayor Peter Scott, deputy mayor Lyn Fowler and chair of planning and economic development Tim Nelson, will be launched soon with a Facebook and Twitter page, stickers, leaflets and online information.
Cllr Scott said: “We have long been concerned about how the town will recover from the pandemic closures and we want to see our normally vibrant High Street return even better than before.
