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“All people wanted was to open and to get on with it,” he said. “They did not want this additional intrusion. “They have had plenty of time to do this. Why do it now? It’s staggering.” Carol Mutlow, owner of Hannah’s Music, said it was better to complete the works before the summer, but that she could understand why some people were frustrated. “Chepstow is so quiet at the moment,” she said. “If they are going to do it, it’s probably best to get it done before the summer.” Rachel McGee, co-owner of J’adore gift shop, said the timing of the works was “a bit odd”, as shops have just re-opened. ....
CHEPSTOW town councillors threatened to boycott a private meeting to thrash out plans for what is being described as short-term changes to the town centre. Some town councillors invited to the meeting - which was held on Tuesday afternoon - said they would not attend unless it was held in public, saying they had concerns the plans were part of a trial to make way for long-lasting changes. But Monmouthshire County Council said it did not need to hold the meeting in public because the plans are temporary and intended to help visitors social distance once the Covid-19 lockdown ends. ....
Secretary of the chamber Sue Kingdom says the chamber appreciates being included in discussions. “We appreciate the council is trying to help the town and that they haven’t had much time to put this plan together,” she said. “However, we are concerned a consultation hasn’t taken place. “If there is a view to making this permanent, that will need to happen as soon as possible. “I think the planters could work very well, but perhaps not on High Street. High Street, Chepstow If planters and parklets are put up along High Street then they’d need to be flexible and moveable, because it is important they don’t jeopardise events that bring footfall to the town, post-lockdown. ....