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Representation ID: 47325

Received: 31/07/2012

Respondent: Mr Richard Garner

Representation Summary:

There should not be such a strong commitment to the town centre. Out of town retail is highly popular because it is convenient. The town centre competes with other town centres and development should be focussed on making people want to visit rather than seeking to deprive them of more attractive alternatives. If retail in the town centre is failing find other uses for the properties - maybe residential?

Full text:

There should not be such a strong commitment to the town centre. Out of town retail is highly popular because it is convenient. The town centre competes with other town centres and development should be focussed on making people want to visit rather than seeking to deprive them of more attractive alternatives. If retail in the town centre is failing find other uses for the properties - maybe residential?