It shows that shopping areas near postcode RH164LA in Haywards Heath have seen a drop in retail. Middy readers can find out more by reading the article here.
In this picture gallery, we take a look at some of the great businesses that have opened in the area since then.
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5. BN6 Craft Beer and Tap
This micropub opened in Hassocks on Thursday, February 3, 2022, after winning the approval of the local community and Mid Sussex District Council. The main goal of the business is to champion small and independent breweries in Sussex, with the occasional tipple from out of the area. Photo: Steve Robards
6. Majestic
Majestic, a specialist wine retailer officially opened the doors of its new Haywards Heath store on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Located in a new residential development at the back of Waitrose’s car park, this is the retailer’s 203rd shop. Photo: Haywards Heath Town Council
7. The Safari Pizza Co
The Safari Pizza Co is a pizzeria and wine bar with an African twist. It opened in The Broadway, Haywards Heath, in September 2022. The restaurant uses plenty of local ingredients and people can order traditional and unique pizza toppings, as well as starters like burrata salad, desserts like Italian gelato, bar snacks, gins and cocktails. Photo: Haywards Heath Town Council
8. The Tap
This micropub on South Road, Haywards Heath, was opened on Friday, April 1, 2022, by Sussex brewer Paul Swaffield, the founder of Bestens Brewery, experienced local pub manager Dave Pilling and their business partner Lindfield resident Richard Evans. Photo: The Tap