Freebird florist Petition

To Mike Rumbles MSP and Councillor Richard Stroud,

We, the undersigned, believe it is unreasonable to impose a 66% rent hike on the 'FREEBIRD' florist and pet shop in Alford. Given your responsibility to represent the interests of the community and the businesses intrinsic to their well-being, we request you make an arrangement that allows FREEBIRD to continue trading successfully.

There are 83 entries in the petition.
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Name	Comments
Debby Mark and David	Signed on: Sat 30 Dec 2006 16:39:33 UTC How can it be a rational decision to raise the rent and close the business, achieving a zero rent? Does Aberdeenshire Council have an alternative tenant in mind? Unless they have a tenant who will have a business up and running in 4 months,they have not increased their income. In one swoop, Aberdeenshire Council has managed to lose income, destroy a business located in the heart of the community, deprive people of their home, destroy a village amenity. Clearly Aberdeenshire Council is a wonderful governmental body having the best interests for our community!!!!-Not.
Stan Shirley	Signed on: Sat 30 Dec 2006 14:36:27 UTC This un presidented eviction must be put on hold and let the law courts decide if this is legal. This method of removing a tennant good or bad was changed many years ago. I would suggest a tennant has the first choice to buy. They are also evicting two residents, they also have legal rights.
Lesley McLean	Signed on: Sat 30 Dec 2006 14:35:42 UTC Delightful shop, ridiculous rent increase.
frank	Signed on: Sat 30 Dec 2006 13:40:54 UTC is this rent rise needed to help pay for your heavy money losing attraction at oyne FREEBIRD MUST STAY OPEN
Monique	Signed on: Sat 30 Dec 2006 12:49:19 UTC freebird CANT CLOSE! its a fab shop with stuff for everyone! A variety of thriving shops brings people into the village. More closures will mean people have to drive to Westhill or Inverurie - it does not make sense.
Mr & Mrs A. Whyte	Signed on: Sat 30 Dec 2006 17:02:09 UTC With more houses being built Alford can't afford to lose more shops
Rev Margaret J Garden	Signed on: Sat 30 Dec 2006 19:00:44 UTC There MUST be a way of resolving this satisfactorily without putting a huge strain on Dee and her family. Freebird is an essential part of the Alford and surrounding community, meets a very real need to so many people and is a greatly valued resource.
Louise Mitchell	Signed on: Sat 30 Dec 2006 12:25:42 UTC Freebird MUST NOT close! It is a fantastic shop with something for everyone - No other shop offers so much variety!!!! S.O.S (Save our Shop) Louise
Margaret Joss	Signed on: Sat 30 Dec 2006 12:10:14 UTC Alford does not need any more empty shops and hopefully a reasonable solution can be reached
Gordon Park	Signed on: Sat 30 Dec 2006 16:37:00 UTC It's simple destroy our local shops and you destroy the local community.

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