Two weeks after a major re-development was approved, Oakengates residents weighed in with their views on the controversial plans.
Penny Walden from Craven Arms who is a regular visitor to Oakengates
Telford & Wrekin Council said it wants to"increase footfall and transform the 1960s shopping precinct into a modern, welcoming shopping experience". "When we did the consultation on the last regeneration of the high street, there were probably six or seven rounds. But with this, it's all been a bit cloak and dagger.
The 63 year-old said:"Oakengates is affordable, a lot of people rely on the charity shops and more and more people are depending on them. Kevin Jones, 66, who has lived in Oakengates for 42 years, said he was thrilled to hear about the plans.He said:"I'm very excited about it! If you can get that sort of development into a small town like this it goes to show we obviously deserve it."It'll draw people in, I'd love to see more places that will allow people to get together and sit outside. I think it'll be a big benefit to the town, bring a bit of colour to the place.
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