Even after all these years Moseley and its residents still have a singularly amazing power to demonstrate small minded thinking.

Most people think of Demaines as either the place that sells tasty bacon sandwiches or even the all conquering best takeaway in Moseley in Bloom. Unfortunately this civic mindedness isn’t enough for some people.

It seems that the Moseley Forum, or people linked to them have decided that this isn’t the sort of business they want. They have been reported to Birmingham City Council for an apparent breach of planning law. This breach is to have tables and chairs to sit down on.

As a result if you fancy a nice cup of tea or a bun there is now nowhere to sit down. It seems that similar complaints have also been made about the Java Lounge.

The rank hypocrisy of this is astounding. On the one hand the development of Tesco is opposed because of the impact on small businesses whilst those same people are trying to undermine the businesses they purport to support.

It does make you wonder why anyone would bother to invest time and money in this community when all they get in return is the contempt of our unelected representatives.

Fortunately Cllr Emily Cox is doing her bit to get this resolved and hopefully keep these businesses alive. We’re sure she would appreciate you emailing her your support.

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