Was sent this to me today, here is a link:-
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Whilst it doesn't bother me at all, can understand that this is one of the last portals of what is quintessentially a true English market town and must be disturbing to the residents.
Must have been a very difficult decision for the council to make, they say the majority of people were against this and, yes, most objections would have been racial as on what other grounds would people object do you think ?? ... unless not enough room for parking all those Japanese cars !!
They had to take the easy option so as not to appear racist, .. but don't state on what grounds they allowed it either, 'cept community spirit and all that, and some form of income ???
I was brought up a Methodist, and whilst now I am not religious at all, would think that it would be a desecration of the former worshipping there, howeverat the end of the day, only bricks and mortar I suppose.