Residents will have seen that the canopy along the front if the shops has finally been repaired and is now looking smart.

Council Officers have made some progress with the Co-op, who are responsible for most of the forecourt and the car park. They have committed to resurfacing the car park area behind the garage before the summer and then carryout regular litter picks on both part of the car park.

They have agreed to repair the walls around the flower beds, the damaged bollard and the loose paving slabs.

Westthorpe Scouts are keen to undertake a Community Project and the Co-op have agreed that they can improve, plant out and maintain 2 of the flower beds. They are planning to carryout the project in May and have the support of B & Q.

Both the Dick Turpin and the florists are also keen to be involved.

“This area has been an ongoing problem for many years because of the problems with ownership” said Ann Reid. “Hopefully the Co-op will support the community in finally solving some of the ongoing problems”.