St Peter Port could become ‘the same as any UK town’

ST PETER PORT will become just like anywhere in the UK if local businesses are replaced by UK chains, according to Tony Creasey.
The Creasey’s director (pictured) said he had seen many changes in Town throughout his career in retail.
‘I came back to Guernsey in 1975 and started working here. It’s only when you think about it that you realise there have been lots of changes. I guess it is the demise of local family businesses.’
He said Bucktrouts, Gabriel’s, Maison Carre and Keyho were some that had gone, alongside local cafes that had been replaced. High street banks such as Williams and Glyn’s and TSB had also changed.
The original Town market, with its 25-30 stallholders, consisting of butchers, florists and fishmongers, had also disappeared.
‘Who would have guessed that we would have three shops selling mobiles in the High Street, plus all the shops like Nsew,’ said Mr Creasey.
The Pioneer in the High Street is the latest to announce it will be closing after more than 60 years.(from thisisguernsey)

Sad, but the town is slowly dying....

I saw it coming - why are the 'powers that be' so blind!!!

tony creasey is one of the main importers of uk chains so why is he moaning lol

He was the main objector to have BHS here......

karma wrote:I saw it coming - why are the 'powers that be' so blind!!!

they dont care karma, got more interest into getting town transformed into a open market flat ( with sea views ) district..

you wait, you heard it here first..

I agree and it sickens me!