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02 August 2005
Fort Bookies Looks To Be
Non-Starter
Bookmakers
William
Hill appear to
have backed a loser in their bid to open premises in Fort
William's town centre.
If Highland councillors
accept the recommendation of officials, the company's
planning application will be turned down.
It is seeking approval to
change the use of the former Peter MacLennan premises at 32
High Street from retail to a betting office.
But its proposal has run
into opposition from local community councillors and
residents who say punters are already well catered for with
two betting offices already in business.
Opponents argue that
another betting office will not make a productive
contribution to retail trade in the High Street, where there
has already been concern about shop closures.
Opponents say efforts
should be made to attract retail outlets which appeal to
locals and visitors alike. At present only 59% of the
frontage between Bank Street and Cameron Square is in retail
use, which is low by normal high street
standards.
In response, the company
says the vast majority of its customers visit betting
offices as part of a shopping trip, and such facilities were
now accepted as part of the high street scene, contributing
to the vitality and viability. In a report to councillors to
be considered at a meeting on Monday, officials are
recommending rejection of the application.
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