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Rejected petition No to Lidl's Proposal for Stirchley. We need a Bowling Alley and Gym!!

Lidl have proposed and applied for planning permission to see the removal of 2 very important and vital services to the people of Stirchley. The Big retailer would like to build a store on the land currently occupied by Fitness First and PSL Bowling two business' which are both still trading.

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The German retailer would like to create 40 new jobs. Between the 2 businesses currently occupying the land they already employ over 50 local people so there is no real gain for the local community. Tesco still occupy most of the land in Stirchley with Asda looking to move into the area also. What benefits is another supermarket to the community? Between the Bowling Alley and Gym they provide many services to the local community many disabled and community groups rely on the services both offer.

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