I have been reading with great interest Ms Allinson's battle with Macclesfield Borough Council over the past 12 months or so.

I do not feel the picture she is painting is an altogether accurate one.

I feel that the desperation expressed by Ms Allinson to vacate the premises is not reflected by her actions.

Last year I was looking for large premises in Knutsford to open a menswear/ladieswear shop.

I considered taking on Vivi's lease.

The factor stopping me doing so was Ms Allinson's request for an £80,000 premium for a 'thriving business'.

If Ms Allinson is as desperate as she states to get rid of the property I am sure there are many retailers out there willing to take this prime location on for a reasonable price.

Ms Allinson is not doing the shops in Knutsford any favours by her repeated comments criticising the clientele, landlord and the council.

Perhaps she should decide to cut her losses and let the rest of the businesses in Knutsford get on with the job in hand.

MIKE JAIRATH

Madison Menswear/Ladieswear

King Street

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