Retailers Kick Up A Stink
A number of local retailers have been kicking up stink, after it was announced that the High Street would be closed for a month.
The road closure for work on the sewerage system was publicly announced just days before Iceland opened on the Market Square. Many retailers have been left furious by this, and fear the closure will result in further loss of trade
Local shop owner, Mark Dawson comment: “The last thing we need right now, especially in the current climate. With the road closed pedestrians may chose to walk down the road when it’s busy instead of walking into our shop. I can’t understand why they’re unable delay the works until the middle of winter.”
A spokesman for Anglian Waters explained: “Over the past few years a number of factors have caused the increased burden on the sewerage system. These factors range from housing developments which have increased the population, to the increased waste being generated from part of the Priory quarters. Whilst it’s possible the road closure may have a small effect to retailers, without the work there is a risk of the sewerage pouring into the proverbial fan shop.”
Casey Jones was not available for comment.
