Parish council voices concerns

A parish council have voiced their concerns regarding plans for a taxi firm that will open an office in a school building. The concerns regard Burton's Ambassador Cars who currently supply taxis for staff and pupils at Repton School.

It has now applied to South Derbyshire District Council to change the use of a storage building owned by the school in Burton Road, Repton, so it can operate an office there from 9am to 9pm seven days a week. The firm also wants to create a parking area for the taxis using three spaces in a school car park.

Members of Repton Parish Council raised fears about an increase in traffic and the impact on the privacy of neighbouring homes. The parish council requested that district council planners visit the site before making a decision.