Sir Edward Leigh MP, who has represented the town of Gainsborough in Parliament for over thirty years, has called upon the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Rt. Hon. Sajid Javid MP, to agree to the demolition of 37 Market Street, in the town, so that development can proceed on a new Travelodge hotel.

West Lindsey District Council, the local planning authority, has already given its consent to the demolition, which requires the Secretary of State’s approval because of heritage assets affected by the development.

Sir Edward points out that the redevelopment of the old Sun Inn and surrounding area will have a positive impact on jobs, investments, regeneration and enhancing a prominent site within the town. Sir Edward said:

“This scheme will bring much needed hotel space to Gainsborough. Other than a handful of excellent bed and breakfasts the hotel scene in the town is almost entirely absent.

“Local businesses have been crying out for somewhere to accommodate their visitors and the local tourist economy is being hampered by the lack of a hotel of the proposed scale and standard. In the wider area the hotel would also support the Robin Hood Airport nearby.

“The local council has worked hard to bring forward a more wide-ranging scheme than previously approved. It will deliver the retention, refurbishment and improvement of two listed buildings, and other unlisted buildings; the Roseway car park will be significantly enhanced and Travelodge, who will run the hotel, will also accommodate a family restaurant.”