Went to see the plans for the re-vamp of the Tesco sight and came away somewhat disappointed at both of the architects plans. What the community needs above all else are decent shops and amenities not more housing. There are enough house building sites in and around the town yet no attempt to furnish the area with leisure facilities - why is it that Ashington appears to get all - perhaps the man Lavery has something of a pull on the authorities! He certainly appears to do nothing for Bedlington.
Get rid of the council and Mr Lavery who appears to do nothing for Bedlington - perhaps the Labour party has lost it's way. Time for a complete change me thinks! - who agrees
With unfinished sites like this one and the old school building at the end of Church Lane is it little wonder there is no investment in the town? and of course to counteract the flower tubs etc we have litter all over the place - the lane from the Market Tavern to the car park is a bloody disgrace.
Watched the VE Celebrations on TV today and just wondering if anyone can tell me why Prince Edward pranced into Westminster Abbey with a chest full of medals. What are they and how did a person who failed the Royal Marine Course come to be wearing them?
What a mess the town is in regards planning permissions - the beaurocracy is almost as bad as the French. For God's sake can someone not show a bit of savvy.
In total agreement with you Foxy - Bedlington deserves better and we need to rid ourselves of the incompetent councillors and that MP who it appears only speaks for Ashington.
If Lavery retains his seat (which is more than likely) what will he do for Bedlington? - my guess would be nowt. Others may think differently but he hasn't got a particularly good track record up to now. Remember the Tesco fiasco?
Well let's all hope that Blyth can get it's act together in good time - we want the people who are going to visit in their thousands to see Blyth as a nice place. Get the town tied up and enjoy the spin offs that will occur or do nothing and no one will ever return.
Bedlington design competition
in Talk of the Town
Went to see the plans for the re-vamp of the Tesco sight and came away somewhat disappointed at both of the architects plans. What the community needs above all else are decent shops and amenities not more housing. There are enough house building sites in and around the town yet no attempt to furnish the area with leisure facilities - why is it that Ashington appears to get all - perhaps the man Lavery has something of a pull on the authorities! He certainly appears to do nothing for Bedlington.