We respectfully ask the East of England Co-op to keep the store on The Green in Acle open for a trial period of at least a year after refurbishing the Norwich road store to test a business case for both shops running side by side as it has in other towns and villages. Whilst we are delighted that a wider range of products will be on offer on the former Budgens premises the store on The Green is an invaluable community asset in the heart of the village and is a lifeline for many older and infirm members of the community.