Local businesses will this week be consulted on plans to build a new superstore in Blyth as part of proposals for the regeneration of the town centre. The proposals are for the new supermarket to be developed by Morrison's on the town's existing Morrison's site and surrounding area. The development aims to offer residents improved facilities and support the rejuvenation of Blyth's traditional retail centre.
As part of the redevelopment proposals a number of businesses in the immediate vicinity have been invited to attend a one-to-one liaison session with representatives from South East Northumberland and North Tyneside Regeneration initiative (SENNTRi) and Blyth Valley Borough Council in order to discuss their personal and business requirements.
Jeremy Sherlock, Director of SENNTRi said: "The new superstore proposal is part of wider plans to regenerate Blyth and revitalise the town centre. We want to restore the town's traditionally vibrant town centre and Market Place. However, these plans will impact upon a small minority of businesses and we want to ensure that those affected are fully supported throughout the process."
These developments form part of the wider plans for Blyth which include up to £19.8 million of investment over the next 3 years in order to link the town centre and Market Place to the nearby quayside where regeneration work has proved hugely successful in recent years.
Local businesses were not consulted; they were not interested in the views of the business affected, they were told this was happening period. There was an announcement in the local paper 1 week before we were even told what was happening, this has had a major effect on a lot of the retail shops.
Over 14 businesses are affected for Morrison’s, how is this regeneration.
It has been over eight months since the announced these plans yet we are still waiting for word of whats happening. The stress this has caused is unbelievable.
What a shabby way to treat honest hard working people by a Labour Council
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