Each week the Berwickshire carries a notice regarding the applications for planning permission. This week it is at
http://www2.berwicktoday.co.uk/Public%20Notices/28-09/B1102805.pdf
Nothing very sensational or too controversial and I doubt if Big Jim Conundrum will lose much sleep over the weighty decisions he may be called upon to make. But one intriguing one from Manderston ('The Edwardian Country House') about 'change of use' of a stable block from Tearoom to Public House. Sad. The Borders (unlike, say, Norn Iron) does not have many good tearooms (aimed at crumblies) for a crumbly scone
or a creamy Latte.Paxton House, yes-but open only half the year. Hirsel-excellent and never seems to close and outside Berwick and in Eastern Berwickshire that is about it. And we have a number of really good pubs already-The Cross, Allanton Inn, Craw Inn, Wheatsheaf; the list is endless* (*
Why stop at four then? Blog-ed) After flogging around a Stately 'ome
one surely wants a nice cup of tea, scone, butter, jam and cream (nothing too self indulgent)and a chance to take the weight of ones feet. Not a ruddy great pint and your licence lost on your way home.
Come on Big Jim. Do the decent thing. Say 'No' to the Public House. Send Edward-or rather Lord Biscuit home to think again.
