For councils to make well thought-out decisions on town centre accessibility they need retailers to tell them about the impact their proposals may have."
“By getting involved in town centre proposals, retailers can help shape decisions on local transport policy which could ultimately benefit their businesses.”
Transport Minister Rosie Winterton said: "Successful towns often have the same ingredients: an effective transport system, accessible facilities, and thriving shops.
It is important that local authorities and retailers talk to each other about how to achieve this mix, and the British Retail Consortium tool kit will help those conversations to happen."