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Empty Shops in Peterhead and the Future of North East High Streets

  • Submitted by: Mark Simpson, North East Scotland, Reform UK
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 July 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-00713

That the Parliament notes with concern the Press & Journal report highlighting that empty shops in Peterhead are damaging the town’s future and becoming permanent eyesores; recognises the impact on local businesses, residents and community vitality in North East Scotland, and calls on the Scottish Government to bring forward targeted support, incentives and regeneration measures to help revitalise high streets in Peterhead and similar north east towns.


Supported by: Senga Beresford, Amanda Bland, Thomas Kerr, Jamie Langan, Amanda Lindsay, Duncan Massey, Graham Simpson, Paul Sweeney