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Fraser Clarke

New Lidl in Alexandria given go-ahead - but councillor fears for impact on town

Approving Lidl’s plans for Alexandria “will be remembered as the day Labour signed the death warrant” for the town – after councillors agreed to slash the car park’s time limit to just 90 minutes.

The long-awaited proposals were given the green light last week but SNP councillor Ian Dickson slammed the administration for agreeing to cut the time shoppers can park at the new supermarket at the meeting.

It follows concerns raised by residents and community group the Vale of Leven Trust that the development won’t help struggling businesses in the Vale.

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