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Ambition for Arnold – but no ambition for anywhere else
Sir,
I am disgusted by the new Ambition Arnold plans that were shown this week.
Are our council deaf? So much money has been spent there already and yet, more is needed – but residents are crying out for more in other areas.
I am disgusted that I pay them council tax and its all being blown on a town I never visit as two buses away and I am disabled.
Has any money been spent on improving Netherfield? No!
What about Calverton? Seems the Parish Council pay for everything there!
Strange how all our top councillors and MP live in Arnold.
It is a disgrace. How about Ambition Gedling?
Linda Rouse
via email
Pub won’t revitalise Carlton Square
Sir,
I read H Rowley’s letter and disagree. Reviving the fortunes of Carlton Square will not happen by introducing another pub (READERS’ LETTERS 06.12.24 – ‘Wetherspoons would boost trade at Carlton Square – not just a lick of paint). There are plenty of pubs and the pub trade complains that business is bad.
Wilkos drew in people because it stocked goods that were wanted. I was under the impression that the Farmfoods extension would include general goods similar to Wilkos – which I miss for so many reasons – but no, it’s just miles of processed food.
I agree that Carlton Square needs more than a paint job although that would be good anyway. Why should scruffiness be tolerated?
We are over run with nail bars, hairdressers of every gender, caffs and takeaways when every wannabe business person thinks they can open a food outlet. Â
What about a shop like Wilkos, or a Rosa Rhodes type shop but properly stocked and run, or a substitute for Sweet Success that used to be in Gedling Road until the owners retired that sold all things concerning cakes. Â
The owners of Carlton Square, who are not the Council, aren’t bothered about whether businesses serve community interests as long as they get their rents.
Ruth Strong,
via email
Does ‘pub fan’ actually visit Carlton Square?
Sir,
Is H Rowley on this planet?
A Wetherspoons on Carlton Square?
How disrespectful! There is a bar there already that is great to visit and also other independent businesses that would be damaged by Wetherspoons opening.
I am not even sure he goes to the Square because if he did he would know this.
I think H Rowley was probably drunk when he wrote in as he seems to spend all his time in pubs according to his letter.
Tina Rush,
Carlton
No bad dogs, ‘only bad owners’
Sir,
Darker evenings and mornings are problematic for dog walkers as far as finding and removing their poo.
Before venturing out have a couple of poo bags opened and ready for use, have a torch in your hand, never ever let your dog off the lead, particularly in the dark or at least until it’s done its business.
If and when it does its duty, keep your eyes on the offending poo (with a lot of leaves about the poo is easily lost from view). Pick up a dispose of correctly.
Pets are a wonderful addition to any family and it’s up to the owners to clean up after them.
Ian Spring,
Rivermead
Offended by Arnold “Benidorm’ claim
Sir,
I was really offended by the letter published last week by Joy Sparks (READERS’ LETTERS 06.12.24 – ‘Rise in number of mobility scooters transforming Arnold into ‘Benidorm)
It was offensive to older people in Arnold and shame on you for publishing it.
It gives a bad impression of the town and made me very angry as it is not like that at all.
Joy and the editor of this website should hang their heads in shame. I will not be reading your website anymore.
Liz Griffiths,
Arnold
