It is vital to support local shops and other businesses

As a small town, Littlehampton relies on its local community to pull together.

As a shop assistant in the town centre, I am all too aware of this.

For some people, this is a new concept, as it is so easy to do most of the shopping in larger towns where there is a much greater choice of goods often at lower prices.

This takes valuable trade away from Littlehampton.

It's no good complaining about empty, boarded-up premises if we are in the habit of shopping elsewhere.

We should be proud of our town centre and the good facilities we already have, including a number of well-known stores, and many smaller shops that give a friendly, reliable service.

We have a good selection of shops, among them chemists, food stores, hardware, and pet supplies, clothing, newsagents, and bookshops.

There is even a free car park disc scheme and more bus routes to encourage local shopping.

Let's support our local shops and businesses, even if the prices are slightly higher.

The future prosperity of our town depends on our loyal support.

David Nickless,

Hampton Fields,

Wick

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