Professor Leigh Sparks Blog: Shopping Centres and Town Centres in Scotland
Prof. Leigh Sparks, Chair of STP, has written a blog giving his thoughts on the recent National Shopping Centre Summit, which was held in Edinburgh with STP, DWF Law, and a range of partners. Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell was also in attendance. Please read the blog below, or view the original...
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