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Comment

Representation ID: 24786

Received: 23/09/2017

Respondent: Mr Philip Pethybridge

Re-evaluate supply/demand for the main town. There has been a drive to bring large retail chains to the town but it contradicts what is happening (large retail at Futura Park and Martlesham). I only go into Ipswich for specialist shopping, the station and football club, i.e. things I cannot find online. People go to a town centre for the experience and that has to be unique rather than replicating all other towns. We need a drive to develop spaces to offer the right space for small retail, boutique business and for specialist start-ups to thrive in, providing a unique experience.