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what ever happened to the Armagh City review? we seem to have mixed messages in the town with much money being spent to develop our Georgian image, whilst allowing new buildings in the town to be out of character, have we not learned? The town needs a vision that businesses can buy into and develop. if we are a tourist town then lets promote traditional music venues for visitors, fine dining restaurants and better parking.

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i would imagine that it would be difficult to gain support to restrict customers from gaining access to the town by creating further restrictions to vehicles. This wouldn't be a plan for growth. The town needs substantial free parking, this would be funded by additional rates 18 months after implementation as business would have benefited and be able to afford increase in rates. Tonight we hear business rates are to increase yet Armagh Council are not facilitating growth in the town with the result more businesses will close and they will receive less money. lack of proper planning is the issue, Armagh needs a strong plan business can get behind and this will bring jobs and increased revenue for social projects for all. failing that Armagh will struggle in the longer term.

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