It can only do this with the right criteria in place.
- Good, clean and safe access -- well sign posted
- Easy & cheap parking
- Good variety for festivals well advertised
- Good quality and variety of shopping
- A bustling market - both indoor & outdoor
- Responsible opening times from traders ( not shut 1/2 day wed)
- Important tourist information available to as wide an audience as possible
The traders cannot deliver all the above without the council making a commitment to deliver what the elected representatives have been charged to do.
ie Make Ulverston a town worthy of a visit on a regular basis.
We have to be also aware that there are a number of landlords in this town who are stubornly holding rents at restrictive levels and making it unattractive for new comers to the retail world.
I am unaware what can be done but council presence may prove worthwhile.
We need to ask the high street big hitters like HSBC, TSB, Bargain Booze - what exactly do U contribute to the town in supporting all the above criteria.Should this include even the edge of town garages who seem to profit regardless of any other issue.
Should we also demand more from our residents, charity groups, local clubs & pubs?
Gavin Knott
Appleseeds
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The virtual none existant bus service link to the lake district the no 618 does nothing but discourage tourists
I suggest a chat with the owner of the kiosk who is on the spot to observe the chaos he really tries to help deserted desperate would be passengers WEll DONE HIM
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