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Growing trend for centres to de-stock outdoor plants in winter
Customers wouldn't be happy if there weren't any plants on display in winter, say garden centres
Wyevale Garden Centres appoint B&Q and M&S executives
Now agency appointed to handle Wyevale's rebrand
Garden centre prepares to close as National Trust indicates takeover
Sinclair merge professional and retail sales forces
Lighting products boost sales in garden centres
'Meet the international buyer' meetings will be new Glee feature
Ball Colegrave celebrate colour at their open days
Supplier aims to educate public about benefits of uPVC garden buildings
Cannova Bronze Scarlet F1 wins Fleurostar
£10,000 sensory garden unveiled in Birmingham
Katie Melua champions Hydrangeas in August
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Packets of veg seeds in high demand
Garden centre plan submitted to council
Bark and potting compost selling well
Seminar to tackle ornamentals sector issues
Weber revved up for Cook-A-Long at CarFest
South West Growers confirm Exeter venue for October show
90-page Direct Container Catalogue from Gardeco
Stewart Garden Schools Campaign 2014 names top 10 schools
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Garden centre plan submitted to council

An application has been submitted to East Staffordshire Borough Council to build a garden centre on former nursery land.

The plan, which has been submitted for a development in Dovecliff Road, Stretton, includes alterations to the site access as well as provision for a car parking area.

In addition, there will be a service area, drainage facilities and boundary treatment. The application also includes prosals to erect a building to be used in association with the garden centre as a shop, cafe, office and store.

Comments from members of the public regarding the application can be made on the East Staffordshire Borough Council website up until July 30.

In total there have been 14 people consulted with regard to the application including councillors Len Milner, Rebecca Carlton and Maggie Fowkes, who represent Stretton ward at the borough council, and Sam Tilley, clerk of Stretton Parish Council.

The Ramblers' Association and British Horse Society have also been consulted.

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