A new £125 million shopping village less than an hour's drive away from Nottingham could house big brands such as Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger, according to a councillor. The recently approved development in Great Gonerby, on the outskirts of Grantham, has sparked fears that it could take custom away from Grantham town centre.
But Councillor John Dawson said that such out of town schemes attract different clientèle, and the high street could even benefit from the Great Gonerby shopping centre, reports Lincolnshire Live. Speaking at a South Kesteven District Council meeting, Cllr Dawson said: "The likes of Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger won’t come to Grantham town centre, but they could come here. People will drive there and spend money in Grantham as a result.
“It’s estimated that around 10 per cent of the £3.5 million it will generate will come to the high street, but if it’s only one per cent, that would still be fantastic. It will bring jobs and money to the area.”
