Select committee: Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee
Conclusion 52
15th Report – Small business strategy
Published 11 Feb 2026
Addressed to Department for Business and Trade
Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee Small business strategy All items in this report Report on parliament.uk ↗ Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Conclusion (the committee's words)
The quality of the public realm is central to the viability of high street businesses. Improvements require both access to funding and effective partnerships between local authorities, developers and businesses. It is essential, however, that such initiatives are driven by both local need and national expertise. (Conclusion, Paragraph 183)
From: Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee, 15th Report – Small business strategy (HC 1057), 11 February 2026
Government response
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