A beloved chippy will be torn down despite the 'gutted' business owner's opposition. Bambos Charalambous, 51, and his family have run Blue Circles Fish Bar on Front Street in Arnold since 1990, but it is now set to be turned into rubble.
The plan for 135-141 Front Street involves the creation of nine apartments as well as two new ground level shops after the demolition of the four existing shopfronts, two of which are occupied by Blue Circles Fish Bar and Front St Café. Bambos was gutted when the plans came to light a year ago, citing that most of his 15 children had worked in the eatery.
A petition against the plans with 1,735 signatories was received by the planning committee prior to their decision. But after a nervous year-long wait, Gedling Borough Council's planning committee approved the plans, seemingly sealing the fate of the popular chippy.
