IT IS really positive to see new investment in regenerating Boscombe all the way along to Pokesdown station and I am sure we could all benefit. However, we do need to all be involved in the discussions and ensure that the money is spent properly in a way that provides long term benefit. I would suggest that there are bigger priorities than building a new Sovereign Centre. In the 0.8 miles between Pokesdown Station and Boscombe McDonald s there are 45 empty commercial units. This needs to be addressed urgently and BCP should be subsidising rents, business rates and utilities on these units (or even compulsorily purchasing them!) and actively seeking out new businesses to move in and start operating there.