Local businesses in Bristol have spoken out about the "sad" decision to demolish The Galleries for redevelopment. Bristol residents also reacted to the massive change set for the city centre over the next few years.
Developers outlined their proposals for The Galleries shopping centre last week after telling business owners who work there that they will have another two years until the centre closes. The full plans are yet to be made public.
Business owners now have to start considering the relocation process over the next couple of years and decide whether the find another permanent base elsewhere. The Galleries - a site spanning five acres - is set to become a mix of tall blocks of flats, including student flats, a hotel, offices and shops and bars in a complete transformation of a huge chunk of Bristol city centre.
