I KNOW this is a waste of time I’m told as it’s already decided. But does anyone agree with me about shops in Christchurch town needing a change.

Who sat round a table and decided another estate agent is what the town needs when M&Co closed. We have charity shops, coffee shops and estate agents. I say nothing about them all if we have a good balance of choices.

We have Saxon Square which does not do much appearance wise. Another shop closed. I’ve said before it would make a good hub area drawing people in if we only had local businesses greengrocers, butchers etc giving them a year to make a go of it, which in turn they would pay cheaper bills to the council.

So many are not computer minded, even not having a computer. We can’t get to the type of shops we need because sometimes it’s taxis to get there. The rates for them are so high.

Better still have a petition in the square asking people what they would like to have.

No one ever asks us that. Put Christchurch back on the map, tidy it up.

The area around the pond by the quay, I often think if I was just only capable of putting lovely plants in the pots for families or just yourself to sit and look at.

Am I talking rubbish, maybe to some, but I just wish to live here and be proud of it. Instead of repeated flats put up and road works all the time. I know repairs have to be done but it just goes on.

I’m not sorry to offload, I am just ever hopeful for the town. Thank you to the shops who do a very good job

Isabella Mitchell

Regency Crescent

Christchurch