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Cleethorpes Traders Demand Compensation Over Regeneration Woes
10 Apr
Summary
- Businesses face losses due to Pier Gardens closure blocking pedestrian access.
- Traders demand council create a cut-through or offer financial compensation.
- Regeneration projects in Cleethorpes are scheduled for completion in 2027.
Businesses in Cleethorpes are reporting significant financial losses attributed to current regeneration initiatives. The closure of Pier Gardens has been identified as a primary cause, disrupting the usual pedestrian flow to Alexandra Road and impacting local traders. Shop owners have expressed frustration, with some suggesting the council did not fully anticipate the negative consequences of fencing off the entire garden area.
Traders are calling for immediate action, requesting the creation of a temporary pedestrian cut-through to alleviate access issues. Failing this, they are seeking financial compensation for the demonstrable loss of income. While the local authority has indicated that direct compensation will not be provided, they plan to install signage to guide customers to open businesses. This regeneration forms part of a larger £18.4 million scheme, with several projects across Cleethorpes slated for completion by 2027.
