A COMPANY which wanted to move out of Christchurch town centre and give its site over to 170 homes has decided to expand its existing factory instead. Structural steel firm REIDsteel has announced a £30milion scheme to redevelop its Reid Street site along with the buildings formerly occupied by Peeks Party Store and Monkey Madness. The business, which employs more than 130 people, has launched a consultation as it prepares to submit a planning application. Simon Boyd, managing director of John Reid & Sons, said: “As a local business of many years’ standing, our heart is in Christchurch. “Our exciting proposals represent a multi-million-pound investment in the town and the local economy while safeguarding the future of our business for many years to come.
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Grave issue
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SAFETY equipment to support grave digging at Fairmile cemetery in Henley is to be bought by the town council.
The shoring equipment, a form of hydraulic bracing which prevents the side walls of a grave from collapsing while it is being excavated, will cost £3,730 plus VAT.
It is effective to a depth of 7ft and would protect council staff and mourners as well as preventing disturbance to neighbouring plots. ); document.write( ); document.write( );