Welcome to Retail Reckoning, the podcast from Retail Champion where we explore the real challenges facing our high streets and town centres. In this episode, I’m asking a burning question at the heart of yet another government regeneration scheme: will the new multi-billion pound "Pride In Place" programme transform our towns, or is it just déjà vu with taxpayer money at stake?

Drawing on my own experience with these schemes, I reflect on previous initiatives like the Portas Pilots and the Future High Street Fund, and I share first-hand insights from towns like Market Rasen and Gainsborough.

I’ll break down the current retail landscape, consumer confidence, and the policy decisions on the horizon that could make or break our high streets. If you care about the future of your local high street—or just want to know what needs to change to make regeneration stick—this episode is essential listening.

So go ahead and click play now!