The Pictures clearly show the damage that has been caused by this recent break in.
We have in the past been encouraged by the swift action that Lidl have taken when we have reported issues like this to them.
It is now very important that this building is developed as soon as possible as its condition is deteriorating rapidly.
The building currently has planning permission for the development of a Lidl Store and 3 other shops but the permission has not been enacted due to a disagreement with Lidl and their development partner over a legal agreement.
The Council are happy to issue the full planning permission once the partners agree on Legal issues and we understand that its not for the want of trying by both the Council and Lidl to try to resolve these issues.
Readers will be able to deduce that the problem is neither the Council or Lidl.
After our talks with Lidl recently we are now reasonably confident that these issues can be resolved in a relatively short period but each time we say that the time seems to get extended.
We will keep the pressure up on this issue and keep regular updates on this blog.
By Councillor Sharon Ball
