Following the announcement that one of the town’s longest established businesses would move from High Street into the former Debenhams store at the town’s Ravenside retail park, we asked our Facebook followers what tenant they would like to see in the vacated premises.
Ann Roberts suggested: “How about a Waitrose?”
Brad Walters posted: “Some form of designer outlet, for example Boss, Armani, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, All Saints.”
Dianne Kelly commented: “Morrisons clothing and homeware.”
Ian Launt said: “I’d love to see the council turn the centre into a happy, thriving market place again. Lower the stall rates, encourage performers.”
And a familiar topic reared its head in several comments including one from John Askew who posted: “Give us our ice rink.”
9. Pretty Green
Joe Rosato suggested: "Pretty Green or a decent men's store." Pretty Green was founded by Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher (pictured) who severed ties with the clothing brand when he sold the company three years ago. Photo: submitted
10. Entertainment complex
Helen Bagnall commented: "Some kind of funky entertainment complex, cool and quirky (like The Light cinema in Sheffield), restaurant, crazy golf, bowling, cocktails. People don't shop in town centres any more so bring them back to town with activities and entertainment." Photo: Google
11. Bird seed shop
Billy Hargreaves posts: "A bird seed and accessory shop." Photo: Pixabay
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Denise Bates wrote: "It would be good if we could still have an M&S Food shop on the high street. Would only need to be a smallish shop." Photo: Submitted