He said he may be forced to sell his stake in the business
Meriden Fish Bar, in York Way, Meriden, is expected to reopen on July 5 having closed in April 2021 to move to a new premises.
The move was part of the Meriden Regeneration Project that has also introduced a new shopping parade to the area.Customers will be treated to buying meals at half price for the first two days of the opening. Co-owner Donald Langford said he will also be bringing back gluten free options on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.Since the shop’s closure he has had “hundreds” of messages on Facebook from customers asking him when it will reopen.
But despite people’s excitement at the reopening, Mr Langford said he is worried about his future at the shop because of the cost of food and utilities going up.Co-owners Donald Langford and Ferhat Cicek . Picture: Donald LangfordHe said: “Watford Community Housing has been fantastic. I can’t fault them. But I did have to say to them the rents are too high, and they need to revise it.
He said: “I was overwhelmed. There was so much planning that needed to be done in the shop and I didn’t have the money.Watford Community Housing’s deputy manager Nick Edwards said unit rates are based on an independent assessment and are in line with current market rates.Have you got a story for us? You can
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