Over the last decade, High streets have seen a decline that has been fuelled by the increase of online shopping and out-of-town retail parks. With the added damage caused by the global pandemic witnessed over the past 3 years.
As the United Kingdom tries to grapple with aftershocks of Covid-19, many are facing the toughest financial struggle of their lifetime. Gas and energy bills have doubled, food prices have soared along with petrol prices.
I travelled back to my hometown Bangor, North Wales, to see how the public feel towards the declining high street, the cost of living rising and how they feel the UK government are dealing with the crisis.
They've got new councillors now haven't they, and I think they're trying very hard but I think they've got an uphill struggle.