Andrew Lewer says people in Northampton are 'looking for some results' from government funding.
Mr Lewer said there was "a lot enthusiasm for the future High Street" in Northampton.
But he added: "It is my hope... we do have some quick wins as well as this bigger regeneration project."Daniel Lister from West Northamptonshire Council said there no longer the market for large town centre shops Daniel Lister, cabinet member for economic development, town centre regeneration and growth at West Northants, said the council wanted to "create something that will really get people back into the town".
He said having more accommodation on sites such as the two former department stores would bring "more money in to the town centre", as well as reducing traffic and anti-social behaviour. "We've got to get that momentum going again for Northampton because it's got so much history," he said.Find BBC News: East of England on
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