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Banbridge Cafe Expansion A Welcome Boost for Town
Carla Lockhart MP • May 14, 2024
Carla Lockhart, MP for Upper Bann, has praised the expansion plans of Cafe Marmalade in Banbridge. A planning application submitted to Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council seeks to enhance the cafe by adding first-floor seating for approximately 80 customers.
"Thrilled to see local businesses like Cafe Marmalade expand; well done to Wayne and the team," commented the DUP MP. She goes on, “it is a difficult time for trading on the High Street and I would commend Wayne for his commitment and desire to grow his business”.
The expansion will boost the local economy by increasing capacity and attracting more patrons.
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