A major 'grot spot' in Tunbridge Wells is the former ABC cinema which has lain derelict for eleven years. There has been a succession of false dawns: promises that work was to commence to clear the site and re-develop it.
At a meeting at Brenchley the Leader of the Council expressed his frustration at the delays in re-developing the site and raised the possibility of the Council seeking to compulsorily purchase the site.
Sounds positive. Councillor Atwood is quoted as saying:
If it is clear that any new owner is not going to develop it immediately, we will again have to consider compulsory purchase.
Fair enough, but why not be bold and say: we will go for compulsory purchase?
Start the clock and let's see how long it is before the builders move in. I'll keep you posted.
KENT COMMUNITY ACTIVIST: acerbic, carping, caustic, curmudgeonly,critical, cynical, grumpy, moaning, sardonic and plain speaking.
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