Traders protest through shopping street 'over lack of customers'

Traders today marched through Paignton to protest

Today's protest by Torbay Road traders
Author: Andrew KayPublished 30th Nov 2022
Last updated 30th Nov 2022

Traders claim a trial road closure in Paignton is damaging their businesses and causing stores to close.

Since September the busy Torbay Road, near the seafront, has been closed as part of the trial - which feeds into wider regeneration plans.

Traders say around 2,000 people have signed a petition against the plans and they hope to make their voices heard at a council meeting next month.

We reported on the plans earlier this year

For more about the plans click here

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