Last week, the Star reported how property owners Mike Fishwick and Sara Cunningham have actually been residing in ‘an absolute nightmare’ considering that the works have actually been underway from November.
The CYCLOPS – which declares to prioritise the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists – segregates bicyclists from vehicle drivers, intending to lower the possibility of crashes or dispute – while making pedestrian crossing times quicker.
However, partial and typically almost complete roadway closures have actually remained in location throughout, badly impacting the neighbouring businesses, especially the Bull and Dog pub.
After the preliminary report, numerous Star readers responded to the news that the business has actually been impacted more than 60 percent in the time period the works have actually been performed.
Since then, proprietor Sara Cunningham says that lots of Star readers have actually been making an effort to go to the pub, in spite of the troubles in getting in.
She said: “The reply to the Star short article from the council was outrageous and no apology at all for what our business has actually suffered.
“What has actually been remarkable however is the reaction from individuals who check out the short article, on Facebook in the remarks and likewise those who have actually made an effort to come in over the weekend.
“It’s not good needing to explain continuously on the phone – specifically on Sunday (our busiest day) – how to access the pub, however the works will ideally be done quickly.
“Reminisce will benefit business for us, so though we are frustrated at it taking so long, we will be happy to see the back of all of this.
“We can’t thank people enough for their support and our Brewery Stonegate who are helping us to claim compensation for the loss of earnings due to all of this mess.”
A representative for Stonegate included: “We are assisting our tenants as they continue to navigate the works taking place outside the Bull and Dog. “They have been in touch with the local authority as they seek solutions to the ongoing disruption to their business and impact it has had on their custom. “The pub is still open and trading and we would like to see a conclusion to the works as soon as possible and without further delay.”
