And just like that, the Independent Thinking Podcast are at the end of series 5
To round off then, today we’re speaking to Valentine from the Centre for Cities, a leading think tank dedicated to the prosperity of the UK’s towns and cities, who conduct a huge amount of research on everything from the impact of urban transport on the success of a local high street, to net zero and how cities can evolve to meet targets to policies like 'levelling up' and scrutinising what they mean...
Recently they’ve turned their attention to how the pandemic has impacted our local areas in different ways, and how we’re faring in our post-pandemic recovery.
Today is a super interesting discussion about the eternal north/south divide, how the pandemic pulled the issue of inequality into sharp focus and why our next steps on how we approach those issues matter, and how we can build more inclusive spaces and reimagine cities that better serve those that live there - enjoy!
Our resources
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Campaign Focus | High street support ahead of the Budget
High streets have been big topics over the last week. With the Budget upcoming, Bira have been discussing in Westminster how the Government can best support high streets.
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Campaign Focus | Meeting with the Metropolitan Police
Bira was invited to meet with senior officers in the Met to discuss retail crime in the London boroughs, where police outlined ongoing plans to crack down on shop theft and dodgy shops.
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Preventing a cyber attack and fraud as an independent business | A simple yet important checklist for retailers
Practical cyber security advice for independent retailers to protect their business, customers and data from cyber attacks and fraud.
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The Employment Rights Act: Your handy one-page printout as an independent retail business
A one-sheet guide to key Employment Rights Act changes, practical actions for retailers and important dates employers need to know.