The council was yesterday considering a proposal to sell Newtown Market Hall. I had serious concerns over this, with 36 businesses operating within the market and at least 70 people employed.
The majority vote of the Council’s Board resoved to defer any decision until after the sale of the Newtown Smithfield site. This will enable the Council to re consider the investment needed in the market hall from the proceeds of the sale. To me it would seem reasonable for Newtown to benefit directly from the these funds.
The Traders and the people of Newtown will be pleased with this news, This was undoubtedly helped by a well supported petition and also the backing of all the Newtown County Councillors. The proposed sale of the building has been a real worry to the businesses within the market and many believe that Newtown, as a market town, should retain its indoor market.
It was good to see so many people working for the good of our area.
Russ – you did well yesterday, you made your point well and as I’ve said already it maybe what helped some of the other board members who may of been on the fence make a decision on their vote. As you point out we can’t forget the petition – what a fantastic success in such a short space of time! and also the other Newtown County Councillors – everybody made what I could only describe as heartfelt plea’s, I think it was Gary Price who said “classic demonstration of working hard for the benefit of your electorate” – I absolutely agree – Well Done!.
Russell, Congratulations to all the Newtown Cllr’s its good to see people from all political parties working together for the good of the community.