With the economic downturn many town centres are now suffering with retail shops closing. Councils are looking at new uses for empty retail outlets to transform highstreets into vibrant places once more.
Closing down posters in shop windows and rows of deserted shops are becomming a common site in many town centres. With councils looking at new ways of making use of this space various innovative new schemes have appeared. Empty shops are being used for such things as: Art galleries, Charity Shops, community shops and other ideas.
Kiosks4business work with local councils designing touchscreen systems for use by Family Information Services, Housing, Educaion and other departments.
Using Empty Shop Windows for Local Councils
By using thru-glass touch screen technology, local councils are now able to place access to council services in the highstreet. The touchscreens can provide access for shoppers such as:
- Council Services
- Housing and help with housing
- Police - Report a crime, help for victims and secuirty notices
- Education: What is available
- Schools and College information
- Work and Jobs information
- Travel - Bus and Train timetables
- What's on - Events in the local area
- News - Latest plans from the council
- Access to healthcare websites and information for stop-smoking, drugs and alcohol advice
- Coucil feedback - report a problem
Benefits
By introducing touchscreen kiosks into empty shops the highstreet will appear more vibrant.
- The kiosks can have large, bright touchscreens and can also be branded to include the council logo and other imagery
- The kiosks are always available, 24/7.
- The kiosks can be updated whenever you wish
- The Kiosks can be used for emergency messages e.g. during harsh weather or security reasons.
- The kiosks can be moved to an alternative location if the shop is let or sold.
Find out More
If you would like more information or to discuss with us how touschreen kiosks can be used for empty shop windows to deliver council services then please call us today on 0845 451 2020.
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