Cllr Steve Pitt Picture: Sarah Standing (090320-9853) Daniel Curtis, partner at Blake Morgan said: ‘The closure of Debenhams is going to be felt very keenly in Portsmouth and is a real blow for the city centre after such a difficult year for retail. ‘Unfortunately however, with government support for businesses phasing out, it's unlikely to be the last big insolvency we'll see on high streets. ‘But it’s also important to recognise there could be opportunities here too. There’s still demand for public spaces and high streets, it’s just our needs are adapting. With the right approach, city centres can become more flexible, interesting, mixed-use environments where local businesses or start-ups can set up shop.