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Economy In June 2018, the accommodation and food services sector in Wales generated £2 billion in GVA, accounting for 3% of the Welsh economy. The value of the industry increased by 36% between 1998 and 2018 and is forecasted to grow by a further 29% by 2038[1]. [1] Experian (June 2018)

Land use planning and place making Food and drink uses can add diversity to a retail and commercial centre, thereby contributing to vibrancy. Providing a mix of uses can also help to support resilience, in order to protect against shocks in any one sector. Conversely, there are also benefits in providing clustering of food and drink uses to create leisure destinations that will attract footfall. Food and drink “quarters” can be effective in creating attractive, vibrant places.

Active frontages Supporting activity at street level has many advantages, including enabling social interaction, encouraging walking, and providing natural surveillance that can reduce anti-social behaviour and crime.

Supporting other businesses Providing places for refreshment can help revive tired shoppers and so increase expenditure in retail areas.

Places to socialise and do business Informal meeting spaces are vital for social interaction and can help boost community cohesion and well-being. They can also provide opportunities for business networking and sharing knowledge, thereby supporting the economy.

Employment The food and drink industry is a major provider of employment. In June 2018, there were 133,000 direct jobs in the accommodation and food services sector in Wales[1]. A typical coffee shop will support 1 direct job per 10 sqm of floorspace[2]. The industry plays a unique role in providing flexible work that can fit around education, other employment and family commitments. In 2016, 62% of jobs in the sector were part-time[3]. Food and drink establishments also offer valuable work opportunities for young people. A total of 27% of jobs in the sector were taken by those aged 16 to 24 in 2017[4]. The opening of new food and drink establishments will also result in additional indirect jobs within local supply chains, and induced jobs will be created as employees spend wages in the local economy. [1] Experian (June 2018) [2] HCA 2015 & Lichfields Employment Densities Guide [3] Business Register and Employment Survey (2016) [4] Annual Population Survey workplace analysis (January – December 2017)

Opening hours A range of dining uses can help to support an appropriate balance in supporting the day and night time economy, attracting trade at different times and broadening economic potential. Daytime uses alone can offer a variety of opening hours, catering for early riser breakfasts, leisurely brunches, working lunches, family dinners, and everything in between. The food and drink sector is central to the night time economy, an economy which contributes approximately 6% of gross domestic product in the UK[1]. [1] Night Time Industries Association

Attracting footfall Food and drink uses can draw footfall and support vibrancy. It is worth considering whether a proposal will fill a gap in the market or offer a unique experience for customers.

Regeneration At a time when town centres are changing, with a reduced role for retail, the food and drink sector can provide opportunities for regeneration and are now a key component of successful town and city centres. Refurbishing tired exteriors and bringing vacant units into use can help to create places where people feel safe and inspired, and units often spill outside providing enrichment to the street scene. Improvements to the physical fabric of an area can also help to attract further investment, thereby creating jobs and enabling expenditure.

Expenditure Customer expenditure in food and drink establishments will boost the local economy by supporting jobs both at the business itself and more widely within its suppliers. Staff will then spend some of their wages in the local area.