This is the first time ever shopping has not been at top spot for the number of businesses in the middle of the town. Retail is in second place with 68 (20 per cent) while food and drink, third ...

Sutton Coldfield town centre has seen a big shift in how it is used by businesses with the number of shops falling and vacancy rates higher than the national average Comments News Nick Horner ...

Sutton’s BID manager, Michelle Baker, said: “This data confirms what we are witnessing on the ground – Sutton Coldfield town centre is evolving into a service-orientated economy.