Regenerate, renew, repaint and rebuild
Written by Matt B · first published 22/02/2011
Today's post is actually the content of an email from a reader. Variety being the spice of life here is that letter.
The author of this letter would rather not put his name forward.
It is my feeling that our island is being poorly managed in the retail business sector, and that the KCC has sold out to corporate fatcats. The building of WWX, which I will add was badly planned and not based on the orignal plans put forward to the public, signed a slow death sentence to Thanet's retail sector.
The only town that has the right idea is Broadstairs. It is a picture perfect postcard ideal for the typical British tourist. It has attractions like bleak house and also caters for the community it upholds. It is my feeling that if Margate and Ramsgate was to follow suit; it would kick start the tourist trade that we sorely need.
The town's high streets should have a small business feel that Canterbury has mostly trademarked, along with small supermarkets to serve the locals. Let WWX be where you do the weekly shop or buy a special outfit, but do not let it suck our towns dry and leave them as withering husks that are crumbling.
KCC needs to stop floundering in what potentially are shallow waters. Regenerate, renew, repaint and rebuild an island we can all be proud of.
The author of this letter would rather not put his name forward.
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