How to revive the health of Sidmouth's high street >>> >>> affordable housing in the town centre?

Local MP Hugo Swire has suggested ideas for affordable housing in the centre of town:
Futures Forum: Plans for Port Royal and the Eastern Town >>> >>> >>> >>> "a wrap-around car park, weaved between starter flats"

These ideas came up again during talks over the future viability of the town centre:

Should Sidmouth have affordable housing in its town centre? Questions asked by MP Sir Hugo Swire | Latest Sidmouth and Ottery News - Sidmouth Herald
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