Rickmansworth town centre’s medieval origins and 19th century buildings make for a unique and characterful feel, but the test for any retail hub is always going to be having the businesses people want to visit. Empty units in Rickmansworth High Street (Image: Newsquest)He was right that it is hard to miss the vacant spaces, although half was an exaggeration and he later added that overall “it’s on the up – but only just”. “That market they do once a month, that brings a lot of people to the high street. Rickmansworth High Street (Image: Newsquest)This was emphasised by a couple of groups visiting from elsewhere. Parking has also been contentious in Rickmansworth recently and the high street was fully pedestrianised for a while before this was changed to only prevent traffic on weekends.