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14/01/2025
Exposing the Hypocrisy
In a move that reeks of protectionism and small-town politics, Great Yarmouth Borough Council's development committee has once again shown its true colors.
The recent decision to block Ross Goodwin's bid to convert his garage into a one-chair barbershop in Bradwell is just another example of the council's apparent disdain for outsiders and innovation.
Let's break down this farce:
A local entrepreneur wants to expand his successful business model.
The proposal is for a quiet, appointment-only service in a residential area.
The council cites "planning policies" and a desire to funnel business into town centers.
But here's what they're not telling you:
The real issue seems to be the threat to the status quo. Heaven forbid someone tries to offer a convenient service outside the council's preferred "profit zones." It's almost as if they're more concerned with controlling where people can get a haircut than supporting local business growth.
This decision exposes the council's hypocrisy. They claim to support economic development, yet they stifle it at every turn when it doesn't fit their narrow vision. It's a classic case of "not in my backyard" mentality, dressed up in bureaucratic jargon.
The residents' concerns about their "quiet cul-de-sac" being disturbed by the occasional haircut customer are laughable at best. It's hard not to wonder if these same residents would object to a neighbor having friends over for dinner.
This incident is just another in a long line of examples showing how the council and its close-knit circle of supporters seem more interested in maintaining their grip on the local economy than fostering genuine growth and innovation.
Great Yarmouth deserves better. It deserves leadership that encourages entrepreneurship and supports residents who want to contribute to the local economy, not just those who play by the old rules.
Stay tuned, folks. We'll keep exposing these shenanigans until Great Yarmouth gets the fair and forward-thinking governance it deserves.