Nexus Planning announces retail study in Bedford

Planning consultancy, Nexus Planning, has won a trio of retail studies including Bedford.

Nexus will be examining and advising on what the future of retail looks like for these three locations, the planning consultancy will also be carrying out retail studies in London and Bristol.

Nexus is currently producing a Boroughwide Retail and Leisure Study on behalf of Bedford Council.

This will primarily be concerned with the key town centres of Bedford and Kempston and will make recommendations for their future vitality and viability, including ways in which the town centre can respond to a post-Covid world.

Rob Pearson, Nexus Planning executive director, said: “In this time of great uncertainty, we’re delighted to be part of the resilience and recovery of these three British retail hubs.

"The task ahead is no mean feat as we emerge out of Covid-19.

"However, together with local insights from residents and enterprises, alongside our retail study experts, we’re looking ahead to and hopeful of a positive retail future.”