Public consultations are being held.
How the M&S Food Hall would look. Picture: Corstorphine and Wright.
Ludlow councillor Andy Boddington says there are"major issues" for the town to consider. He is a member of the council's planning committee that will be called on to make the decision. Councillor Boddington added:"Our independent traders in the town centre mostly came through the pandemic well."But the effect of the current financial pressures on personal finances are reducing spending power and we are seeing more store closures than we have seen before."
Councillor Boddington added:"There will be a lot of issues to consider here. Another out-of-town store in a town that has thrived on its distinctive, largely independent retail offer in the historic town centre. The site ticks the boxes for road and bus access.
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