Neighbours living in a Nottinghamshire town say they would be 'sad' to see a shopping centre demolished - but many are happy the site will be put to 'better use'. The Rosemary Centre has served thousands of shoppers since the 1950s, but new plans, including the demolition of the building, could be approved next week.
If given the green light, a Lidl supermarket and takeaway restaurants would take the place of the centre. Despite its position in Mansfield for some 70 years, some residents are happy to see the space turned into a supermarket and food venue. The plans have been in place since 2021, and are waiting for approval from the Mansfield City Council.
Kay Taylor, 58, from South Normanton, feels that "although the shopping centre is an important part of Mansfield’s history, it’s being wasted; building a new Lidl would be better than leaving it empty as it is now". She continued: “The boarded-up windows are an eyesore and the centre should change with the times.”
