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Summary

1. Market towns have historically been the social and trading focal point for rural England. Their legacy of ancient streets and buildings is a fundamental part of our national heritage. However, as some of their traditional functions are gradually being eroded, there is a genuine concern about their future viability. In particular, there is widespread concern about the effects of large foodstores, particularly in non-central locations, on the economic health of market towns.

2. District centres generally lack the historical associations of market towns, and often have a less clearly defined and established role. However, they also perform an important shopping and community function. A number of the challenges facing market towns, and in particular the growth of large foodstores, are also relevant to district centres.

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