A BUSINESSMAN who faces the threat of closure if his premises are redeveloped has made a last-ditch plea to his town council.
Alan Jackson runs a cafe in Commercial Yard, Barnard Castle, which is due to close following the granting of planning permission by Teesdale District Council to develop the land for housing.
Speaking at a public meeting, Mr Jackson said the council's decision would have major repercussions.
He said: "The loss of these businesses is heartbreaking. There is a lot of emotion and upset.
"With one vote, Teesdale council sent nine businesses down the Swannee."
Councillor Alan Wilkinson said the town council had been in total support of keeping the yard as it was
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