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Scarborough shopping centre 'has poor access' - COMMENT ON THIS STORY
A SCARBOROUGH grandmother has branded access to the Brunswick Shopping Centre "badly thought out" following the removal of the top entrance.
Christina Thompson, of Westwood, says that since the entrance was sealed up to accommodate the new Next store, she has struggled to get on to the Brunswick's upper level with her grandchildren's double buggy.
The 65-year-old support worker said: "Before you could just walk in and now every time it's a struggle.
"I really think it's bad – whoever designed it has not thought about prams and wheelchairs or mobility scooters. We can't be the only ones affected by this. It must be a problem for so many people."
Mrs Thompson regularly visits the centre with her daughter Joanne and twin grandsons Callum and Logan, who are 12 weeks old.
But she says the problems with access are now putting them off going there at all.
She said: "We got stuck in the lift in Next and when we tried to use the main glass lift in the centre there were 14 prams queueing to get in.
"Also, the lifts from the car park only go to the first floor, so you have to find another way down to the ground floor."
Brunswick centre manager Jim Hughes said: "We are aware that there have been one or two issues with regards to this.
"We have put signs up and asked people to contact staff in the shops where they are, who will call staff to assist.
"Customers can approach any member of staff in the centre and ask for help at any time if they need it."
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