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Letters / Keep the COPE shops open

The recent news about COPE Ltd having to make cuts has been quite simply upsetting, speaking as an ex employee from 2000 to 2007.

Cuts have to be made, I know that too well, however the recent news that COPE is closing down Karibuni Coffee Shop is a real eye opener.

Karibuni and the other two street shops Pet Supplies and Shetland Soap Company have gone from strength to strength. Karibuni is nearly a decade old and it is a much loved establishment.

Over the weekend I have been met by many customers who use Karibuni daily and they have voiced their concern that if a busy place like Karibuni is facing closure because of cuts what’s the sense of doing so?

Da Street really cannot afford to lose any more good shops that are well used.

I would like to appeal that all interested SIC elected councillors consider again to give COPE Ltd the support they need to keep the three shops open for business.

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The ongoing refurbishment works in Harrison Square once finished may be a benefit for current shops in the area leading to a possible increase in trade.

 I would also appeal that fellow Lerwick Community Council members that share an opinion or concern about COPE Ltd add their views at this coming Monday’s community council meeting.

Damien Ristori
Lerwick Community Councillor

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