Describes Douglas centre after 5pm as a 'ghost town'
A café owner in Douglas says he’s moving from his town centre location because it’s a ‘ghost town’.
Tim Brogan, who runs Gourmet Shakes, says a lack of footfall after 5pm, and increasing rates on the high street, means he’s having to shoulder more costs.
He’ll relocate from Castle Street to a new premises on Windsor Road after TT.
Mr Brogan says he hopes the move will mean he can operate longer hours, and keep his prices lower:
In recent months we’ve seen a number of businesses move out of Douglas town centre including The Boredroom and Yasmin’s Baby Boutique.
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In January Tynwald approved a multi-million-pound Local Economy Strategy which is aimed at transforming the Isle of Man’s high streets.
It’s been developed by the Department for Enterprise and will provide financial assistance to support projects in towns, villages and the capital.
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