The cost or living crisis is a very real worry for businesses around the city of Bristol. Many high streets are lined with empty stores and lots of local small businesses are struggling due to the rising cost of living. But what do locals think is the biggest problem facing the high street?
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00:00 As old age pensioners, I would say it doesn't seem to matter now.
00:06 The cost of living crisis is a very real worry for businesses around the city of Bristol.
00:11 Many high streets are lined with empty stores and lots of local small businesses are struggling
00:17 due to the rising cost of living.
00:20 But what do locals think is the biggest problem facing the high street?
00:25 Let's find out.
00:27 It's been men. The place is a tip. And all we ask for is it to be kept clean.
00:36 People can take things home, they can put it in bins. They never do.
00:46 And also, this is going to be built on soon. And that is a travesty. That really is.
00:55 It's something that's being taken away from us.
00:59 Green grocers are separate from the supermarkets. That's what I'd like to see. And plenty of it.
01:08 Because I shop in Morrisons, I do. It's not very often I use these shops.
01:16 And the things they sell, it's more for families. It's not separate.
01:22 I can get things in Morrisons, small stuff, and it's just right for me because I live on my own.
01:29 I think I would agree with the general public that banks and chemists would be a really good addition to high streets.
01:38 Because anything can happen. And maybe a local NHS drop-in, a walk-in.
01:46 Just if something happens, although we don't know, people might have an accident in there or get sick.
01:52 At least there's some area that we can be safe for that, for advice and all that stuff.
01:59 Due to administration, dozens of Wilcos have closed around the country.
02:04 According to administrators, all of Wilco's 400 shops will close by early this month.
02:10 And the remaining stores are selling off all their final stock.
02:14 The Clifton store on Queens Road saw empty shelves and administration signs lining the store.
02:20 But what would locals like to see it replaced with? And how do they feel about its closure?
02:27 I think additional Primark, that would be one.
02:33 Because for now here in Bristol, it's only in the city centre.
02:37 And I think an additional of that would be a good idea.
02:42 And then maybe a local drug store.
02:46 And shops like these, like small shops, like 24/7 shops, so that it'll be accessible as well to everyone.
02:55 Only time will tell how the high street and small businesses will be impacted by the cost of living crisis.
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