Tricorn House has been an eyesore, a danger and a general thorn in this town’s side for too long so I was pleased to meet my pledge to get the place developed or demolished.
However, my pleasure at helping to get it developed after 20 odd years has not allowed me to rest as progress post-development has clearly stalled.
We were told that the properties would be marketed for sale or rent this year and that hasn’t happened. We were told local agents were being engaged but as far as I can see that hasn’t happened either.
The owners made an initial expression of interest a little while ago to see if the property could be used for asylum seeker accommodation. I have made it absolutely clear to ministers, civil servants, councils and anyone who will listen that I do not think Tricorn is appropriate. I want to see it used as housing options for local people.
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