I am pleased that Solihull's Planning Committee last night (7.10.09) gave permission for a German Christmas Market in Mell Square, Solihull this year, between 28 November and 24 December 2009. The market will be an added boost to the retailers in Solihull, especially after the year they have suffered though the economic downturn.
I felt sad that one member voted against the market, being anti-alcohol, on religious grounds, thereby trying to stop the vast majority of fair minded Solihull people who wished to celebrate Christmas in a community way by partaking in a glass of Glow Wine (Glue vine to some). However, common sense won the day. Thank you to members of the Planning Committee. And, thank you for the Town Centre partnership who sought to make this enterprise happen.
Ken
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This is fantastic news.
ReplyDeleteIf you can manage to spread the word amongst the schools, I'm sure that the 'pressure' from the kids will make it a great festive event for all the local families.
Maybe have a word with the Rotary Club guys, and they could get Santa to drop by, and that will help them raise some much needed funds for local charities too.
Well done Ken.
Good to see you blogging too- now you've got the bug, you'll not stop.