Yesterday (Friday, July 1) a shock announcement was made that The Galleries in the city centre would be closing more than 30 years after it first opened. Staff were told yesterday they would have two more years there before the shopping centre would close its doors and be demolished.
Rumours have been flying for weeks there were big changes afoot for Broadmead, epseically with no movement on the old Debenhhams and M&S sites, but few expected anything quite so dramatic. The shopping centre will be replaced with a new development of shops, flats, offices, bars and restaurants if plans are approved.
Bristol Live's Facebook audience had a lot to say about the news, you can join the debate here. While some thought it was time for The Galleries to go, others believe it is a waste of money as online shopping, no parking and Clean Air Zone charges will keep people away from the city centre no matter what is built there.
