Harborough District Council liaising with tenant to improve appearance of town centre Tesco building

Concerns have been raised about peeling paint on several of the building’s panels, with Neil O’Brien, the Member of Parliament for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston leading calls to tackle the deteriorating appearance of the building.

“I believe we should keep the area looking good by ensuring our public spaces are well cared for and maintained to a high standard,” Mr O’Brien said.

“This will help to build local pride and improve the overall image of the town for both residents and visitors.”

In response a spokesperson for Harborough District Commercial Services, a limited company set up by the district council, told the Harborough Mail: “This matter has been raised with us and we are liaising with the tenant about the repair of the damage in line with the contractual terms of their lease.”

Harborough District Council deputy leader Phil King, who is responsible for commercialisation added: “We want to see the tenant bring this building back up to standard as soon as possible.

“Carrying out these repairs will help protect the character and appearance of the area and ensure the property is properly maintained in line with the lease.”

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