Given Mr Mears's age and lack of mobility, added to his being a part of the market for so long, it beggars belief that management are incapable of creating a solution that assists Mr Mears, and keeps the loading bays clear.
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Anonymous
8 years ago
Shouldn't they be encouraging rather than penalising small businesses? If Mears have to go they can close the whole thing down.
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Alison Waller
8 years ago
Surely there's a more proportionate way to deal with parking issues? We need independent traders in the city. Please reconsider.
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Anonymous
8 years ago
Seriously?
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Lisa Pentecost
8 years ago
Without pat there is only a giant jumboe sale in the market
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Gloria Wratten
8 years ago
Pat has been in the market since he was a boy when his dad had a stall there
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Bex
8 years ago
Communities need to stand together and accept that every now and again, the rules are non sensicle.
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Darren
8 years ago
I'm really disappointed to think that Pat is being thrown out over something like this. Surely, adding an accessible parking bay would have been a more constructive way forward! Cynically, I imagine it's an effort to force out long-term traders (who are probably renting units on beneficial terms). I hope those in charge have a change of heart - and in any case, wish Pat all the best.
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Jackie
8 years ago
Let him stay as One of the few that are open, for a full day as per lease, are those that open only a few hours per day being given notice? The veg stall is one of the busiest stalls in the market, and draws the public in. With all the empty stalls, what are management thinking. ?.?
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Clare
8 years ago
A fine not a crime
Keep the independant traders
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ffs
8 years ago
leave him alone what does it do with u
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Anonymous
8 years ago
Please let him stay, he is wonderful and we need diversity amongst the homogenised big trader high streets
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lisa
8 years ago
I love the open market but usually only visit for fruit and veg (and eggs and cheese from Jason.) So many people I know would love the Mears stall to stay. I hope this decision can be reconsidered. Thanks.
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ETodd
8 years ago
Essential stall catering to the community.
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David Miller
8 years ago
Come on council be reasonable
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Andrew Purches
8 years ago
How crazy this ham- fisted action by the market (?)/ City council is. Surely he must be entitled to Blue Card anyway, and this would have resolved the problem
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Anonymous
8 years ago
Why would this be allowed to happen? It’s clear what needs to be done. Allow this man to serve himself and his community.
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Anonymous
8 years ago
Shame on Brighton and Hove City Council. The Council should provide Parking for Stallholders. The Mears Family have around for many years
Given Mr Mears's age and lack of mobility, added to his being a part of the market for so long, it beggars belief that management are incapable of creating a solution that assists Mr Mears, and keeps the loading bays clear.
Shouldn't they be encouraging rather than penalising small businesses? If Mears have to go they can close the whole thing down.
Surely there's a more proportionate way to deal with parking issues? We need independent traders in the city. Please reconsider.
Seriously?
Without pat there is only a giant jumboe sale in the market
Pat has been in the market since he was a boy when his dad had a stall there
Communities need to stand together and accept that every now and again, the rules are non sensicle.
I'm really disappointed to think that Pat is being thrown out over something like this. Surely, adding an accessible parking bay would have been a more constructive way forward! Cynically, I imagine it's an effort to force out long-term traders (who are probably renting units on beneficial terms). I hope those in charge have a change of heart - and in any case, wish Pat all the best.
Let him stay as One of the few that are open, for a full day as per lease, are those that open only a few hours per day being given notice? The veg stall is one of the busiest stalls in the market, and draws the public in. With all the empty stalls, what are management thinking. ?.?
A fine not a crime Keep the independant traders
leave him alone what does it do with u
Please let him stay, he is wonderful and we need diversity amongst the homogenised big trader high streets
I love the open market but usually only visit for fruit and veg (and eggs and cheese from Jason.) So many people I know would love the Mears stall to stay. I hope this decision can be reconsidered. Thanks.
Essential stall catering to the community.
Come on council be reasonable
How crazy this ham- fisted action by the market (?)/ City council is. Surely he must be entitled to Blue Card anyway, and this would have resolved the problem
Why would this be allowed to happen? It’s clear what needs to be done. Allow this man to serve himself and his community.
Shame on Brighton and Hove City Council. The Council should provide Parking for Stallholders. The Mears Family have around for many years
Let Pat stay x
Shame on you Open Market