Interesting times ahead, says business leader

The biggest business group in the city is keeping a keen eye onthe health of the independent sector.

Neil Harper chairs the retail and tourism committee on BathChamber of Commerce. He said despite having a high-profile year,independent traders were economically in a similar position to thatof a year ago.

"Despite that, this is an interesting time," he said. "At thechamber we are looking to see what changes B&NES' new administrationwill make for retailers.

"Within the last administration there seemed to be an emergingdesire to nurture independent retailers but no great understanding ofhow it could …