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Alexandria's Post Office could be forced to close by town centre roadworks

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Alexandria’s Post Office and shop could be forced to shut because roadworks linked to a town centre revamp have “killed footfall”.Owner Zunair Butt said he is working two jobs to make ends meet and faces having to close for good if the council don’t step in to help.The Main Street business is one of a number hit hard by the work.As part of a £12million masterplan to transform the Vale, the iconic Smollett Fountain is currently undergoing restoration, Main Street is being reprofiled and the eyesore Mitchell Way shopping precinct is being demolished.It is expected that the works, which got underway in May, will remain in place until November.Traders in the Vale had previously expressed concerns about a lack of support and the impact of roadworks on local businesses, warning “there is a real risk that there won’t be a town centre after this refurbishment”.West Dunbartonshire Council says that it has taken steps to minimise the impact on traders.However, last month the Labour administration voted against a Community Party motion, backed by the SNP, for universal rent abatements for small businesses in Alexandria.Zunair, who runs the Lifestyle Express store and Post Office, told the Lennox: “I’m trying to keep the business open as it’s my family’s livelihood and I’m struggling at the moment.“The council don’t help anyone and it’s been like this since I took the business on.“The roadworks have absolutely killed my footfall.

I’m having to work two jobs to pay my bills at the moment.”Sian Wilkie of Alexandria Traders Association, previously warned of the dire situation facing small businesses.She said this week: “Things are getting very desperate just now.“I really don’t understand why the council is taking so long to take

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