The launderette in the Cut ceased trading yesterday 31st January. A notice in the window simply stated: ‘we are closed for good, thank you for your custom’.
The launderette was regularly used by local residents. The nearest launderette is at the far end of Lower Marsh and in some cases is too far for elderly or disabled residents. It is about 1/5th the size of the launderette in the Cut and you have to climb several steps to reach the machines. This again poses difficulties for the elderly and the disabled.
We have now lost Panbros and the launderette within 38 days of each other. (Panbros had their rent increased by 100%)
Octavia Hill Residents’ Association together with the resident associations of Stiles House, Windmill House and Ipsden Flats will all oppose and object to any planning applications to change of use to these premises located at 55 and 59 the Cut.
Looking back over the past few years, the Cut has lost the following businesses: 2 butcher’s shops, 2 green grocers (1 shop and 1 stall) a medium size super market, a cobbler’s shop, a pie and mash shop a bakers and a large stationers. These have been replaced by 2 large chain coffee shops, 4 restaurants an internet / fresh juice café and an art gallery.
Two 24 hour convenience stores have opened up and have caused problem after problem with serving alcohol to the hard drinking and aggressive street population 24/7.
This wholesale loss of local shops for residents has to stop and stop now.
The above quote from Chair Of Octavia Hill Residents
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