As Medway has one of the highest anti social areas in the South East can some consideration be given to the use of unused shop premises. These could be made into pop in centres for both young people and retired residents. This could provide contact with youth services to guide the younger generation in the right direction. Perhaps some pensioners could be there to impart their wisdom to youngsters and this is twofold as it would give pensioners a sense of purpose and cut down in their need for social help ?

Could not out of use department stores be used for affordable housing ?