AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTown-centre regeneration: Colchester’s St John’s Walk shopping centre has been bought by Nottingham’s ALB Group, which says it will invest to attract new tenants and fill empty units before Christmas, including work around the former Wilko space. Local business recognition: Northamptonshire social enterprise No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents CIC (The Countryside Kitchen) has been named one of the Nation’s Favourite Businesses for 2026, as it ramps up its Small Business Saturday push. Community-led assets: A survey has launched on whether Banff Town Hall could be transferred into community ownership, aiming to boost events, visitor use and local footfall. High-street pressure: Retailers via the Retail Jobs Alliance have urged Andy Burnham to avoid a Budget “tax raid” on stores, warning business rates could squeeze investment in high streets. SME risk focus: A report highlights how fraud in SMEs can come from both inside and outside, with a case study of embezzlement uncovered through internal checks. Cyber and compliance: UK-relevant security and governance themes also surfaced, including warnings about configuration drift as a growing cybersecurity risk and partnerships to bring compliance tools to public-sector buyers.
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