Today I spoke with the owner of the shopping parade who stressed again that he wants to see the shops rebuilt but it will take time to assess the damage and decide on what needs to be done and what can be done. I've emphasised that one thing everyone I've had contact with agrees on is the need to have the shops back. There's no interest at all in having anything else on the site, but a lot of interest in having a modernised shopping parade. Although it's too early to say exactly what will happen it's clear that some demolition is needed - the sagging roofs need to be removed at the very least. The owners are hoping that a start can be made on the demolition work within the next 2 weeks. That could make it a bit difficult for the Jubilee celebrations but Eaglescliffe can rise above those problems - we'll decorate the area and enjoy ourselves no matter what!
Meanwhile, we have Sainsbury's open along with the library and the community centre. The Hairdresser is trying to set up a mobile service for some of her less mobile customers and trying to accomodate others at her Yarm salon. The chemist is working with the Sunningdale pharmacy to offer a prescription service until he can establish something more. The Bengal Lancer is setting up in temporary premises at Sunningdale shops. The Chinese takeaway is reminding people they can order from Yarm. And the dry cleaner is asking for details so that they can start the long process of insurance claims. If you haven't had all the phone numbers etc in an email news and would like it - do ask.
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