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Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
£1.6m new-look St Nicholas Square a hit with shops - but calls for better security
THE £1.6million transformation of a Colchester city centre square has been praised by businesses and residents, but there are calls for improved security. St Nicholas Square opened to the public on July 7 after more than a year of works and disruption. Hospitality businesses next to the square include Roots and Grooves, Three Wise Monkeys, and the Romano Lounge. Roots and Grooves manager Alex Sloane says there has been increased footfall for the business since the opening. He said: 'Our customer base week to week has definitely increased because there are more passers-by. Revamped - St Nicholas Square (Image: Newsquest) 'Having the outdoor seating helps, it makes us more eye-catching. 'Because we are now completely in the same area with Three Wise Monkeys and the others, it seems more put together and we are all sharing the privilege of being in a flagship area. 'The square has definitely helped business.' Cafe - St Nicholas Square (Image: Newsquest) St Nicholas Square (Image: Newsquest) However, some things could be improved, such as more activities. Mr Sloane said: 'The buskers have been great, they seem to pull a really nice crowd, there could be more of that. 'As the square is such an open space it probably needs a bit more security. We've had a lot more trouble with some of the locals in Colchester. 'Without any sort of security presence, they've been allowed to run amok, and we've had incidents where we've had to police it ourselves. Manager - Alex Sloane (Image: Newsquest Reporter) St Nicholas Square - extra seating used by the public and Roots and Grooves (Image: Newsquest) Charlie Rogers, group operations manager at Three Wise Monkeys, said: "We have been overwhelmed by the success of the St Nicholas Square development. "It has brought about a significant boost in trade and footfall for us and surrounding businesses. "We have been working closely with city centre management as we have had some issues with problem individuals disturbing customers. Boss - Charlie Rogers (Image: Newsquest Reporter) "For the most part we feel it has been a triumph for the city centre." Jo Palmer-Tweed, director at the Dragonfly Lounge, just down the road from the square, said there has been 'no noticeable change in footfall' so far but it is a positive addition. She said: 'We are pleased to be more visible because of it and hope eventually to participate in more events in the square. 'A nice next step would be for the council to fix the lighting issue in Long Wyre Street, I think that would help with security for those leaving the square. Dragonfly Lounge bosses - directors Jo Palmer-Tweed and Dan Deller-Thompson (Image: Steve Brading) 'Overall, it's a really nice addition to Colchester's public spaces and lots of potential for events.' Danielle Powling, of Colchester, was dining outside of Roots and Grooves. She thinks St Nicholas Square is "more inviting" than before. She said: "It's a lot better, there's a lot going on at the weekends so that is nice to see. "It's away from the noise in town I think." Natalie Meadows, of Colchester, said: "I like that it's opened up a lot more to the community. There are singers, there is an open mic at Roots and Grooves. St Nicholas Square - on opening day (Image: Newsquest) "It's lovely having this area where we can have comfort." A Colchester Council spokesperson said: 'We're pleased to hear that many businesses are already seeing the benefits of St Nicholas Square. "The space is a clear improvement for the city centre, designed to boost the local economy and create a more vibrant, welcoming environment. "This is just the start of Colchester's transformation, with major projects like the Digital Forum, the reopening of Holy Trinity Church, and the £20million St Botolph's scheme set to drive further growth and opportunity. 'At present, we're not aware of any issues in the square, but we encourage businesses to report any concerns so we can address them promptly. "St Nicholas Square is a definite upgrade from what was there before and already feels safer and more inviting. As more regeneration projects take shape, we're confident residents and visitors will enjoy an even safer and more welcoming city centre.' The £1.6million revamp is one of 15 regeneration projects planned to be delivered by 2030, including the St Botolph's Quarter, Trinity Square, and the Jumbo water tower.
Business Insider
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Barclays Remains a Sell on Leroy Seafood Group ASA (0GM2)
Barclays analyst Alex Sloane maintained a Sell rating on Leroy Seafood Group ASA (0GM2 – Research Report) on June 9 and set a price target of NOK43.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at NOK46.01. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Sloane is an analyst with an average return of -2.3% and a 48.60% success rate. Sloane covers the Consumer Defensive sector, focusing on stocks such as SalMar ASA, Givaudan SA, and Barry Callebaut AG. Currently, the analyst consensus on Leroy Seafood Group ASA is a Moderate Sell with an average price target of NOK44.00. The company has a one-year high of NOK56.80 and a one-year low of NOK41.58. Currently, Leroy Seafood Group ASA has an average volume of 47.46K.
Business Insider
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Barclays Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Mowi ASA (0OAW)
Barclays analyst Alex Sloane maintained a Hold rating on Mowi ASA (0OAW – Research Report) on June 9 and set a price target of NOK190.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at NOK192.11. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Sloane is an analyst with an average return of -2.3% and a 48.60% success rate. Sloane covers the Consumer Defensive sector, focusing on stocks such as SalMar ASA, Givaudan SA, and Barry Callebaut AG. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Hold analyst consensus rating for Mowi ASA with a NOK208.75 average price target. The company has a one-year high of NOK231.00 and a one-year low of NOK170.50. Currently, Mowi ASA has an average volume of 303.4K.
