The Hartlepool money will be targeted at vacant premises in Church Square, Church Street, York Road between Lowthian Road and Lister Street, and Middleton Grange Shopping Centre.

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In 2009, Holyhead had the highest vacancy rate of any town in the UK with 39% of premises vacant.

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The four options include reuse as commercial premises, but there is said to be too much vacant space locally already.

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