A DETAILED survey of shopping facilities is about to get under way in Hartlepool's Headland area.
It will help identify whether there will be enough shops to meet future demand as that part of town develops and its population grows.
A key part of the research will be to look at any surplus floorspace and suggest alternative uses, which would help boost the Headland economy.
The work is being undertaken by North-East planning and retail consultant, England and Lyle, which has been appointed by the North Hartlepool Single Regeneration Budget Partnership.
The research work starts this month, and will take three months.
It will also look at the impact which the regeneration of the area will have on each of the existing Hartlepool Borough Council owned shop units.
The results will play an important part in the development of a strategy to make sure that a vibrant retail and commercial presence is maintained on the Headland.
Derek Gouldburn, North Hartlepool Single Regeneration Budget Partnership manager, said: "If we are to successfully regenerate the Headland, it is important for us to understand the economics of the area."
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