A leading City Councillor has responded to the announcement that there will be a public inquiry into the future of a bowling alley by urging residents and bowling groups to get involved and ensure that it survives.There have been controversial proposals to change the No.10 Bowling Alley in Bowthorpe into a mixed use alley with a hotel. A public inquiry has been confirmed for Wednesday 11 March at City Hall.
Antony Little, who is a councillor for Bowthorpe, has urged all local residents and users of the alley to contact him and make their views known.
Cllr Little said: “Many bowling groups are opposed to this change and I have to agree that this issue has gone on for far too long without any clear resolution. There needs to be an economic case made for the bowling alley to work otherwise this popular facility will shut completely.
“I will be attending the inquiry and would urge all residents and bowling groups to contact me so together we can make sure that this important local facility survives. However there is no reason whatsoever for there not to be a bowling facility for clubs and local people to enjoy at a reasonable price”
