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I suggested we limit number of betting shops and machines on our high streets. Ladbrokes CEO says they boost communities.What do you think?

9:25AM Fri, February 17 2012

56d0b396a53e8ac58a241e6dd4507584_normal @GeorgeTahMeh London - UK and Africa

you are right the CE0 is wrong.

9:27AM Fri, February 17 2012

Dscf8025_copy_normal @Digitalman1 Merseyside

I would say they help folk into debt.

9:27AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @mistercharles_ Leeds

given that the staff work by themselves at night and are subjected to violent attacks... I don't think that they do!

9:27AM Fri, February 17 2012

D65e5620ad0e2e77643c01c7194a4185_normal @keeforelli oxfordshire, uk

they encourage gambling and create wrong image. Do not boost community

9:27AM Fri, February 17 2012

100_0881_normal @MirariLingerie Dorchester Dorset

I think they only boost debt

9:27AM Fri, February 17 2012

C3d13e983678283bbd9fefa47203ad4d_normal @ExeterCCM Exeter

I'm with you... ...& highly sceptical of the view expressed by Ladbrokes CEO

9:27AM Fri, February 17 2012

Mw_aw2010_2_normal @Crystalrocksby

Ladbrokes CEO says they boost communities.What do you think?> only If you win!

9:27AM Fri, February 17 2012

5733c7a3f509606a56d7411b2bda1999_normal @leejonathan

mixed feelings. as much as i hate seeing the less well off plough money into gambling, i also think it's important to have

9:27AM Fri, February 17 2012

3bc1ae403dfb6289dc92cd0b92bf29a0_normal @CrowtherSi North West England

they are a tax on the poor and the dumb

9:27AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @SimonBarns England

I say rubbish!! I also think a limit on charity shops, fast food restaurants and supermarkets!! You should see our town centre!

9:27AM Fri, February 17 2012

Carol_normal @zhaan5 London

There are several in Stamford Hill and I don't see them add anything except a place for slightly unsavoury people to hand out

9:28AM Fri, February 17 2012

991375fedb98427172f9993d69cfd157_normal @LordBrownof

They have ruined Hackney. One every other shop, exploiting the poorest in our communities.

9:28AM Fri, February 17 2012

5f0cd2d5dd5218c8f081db6acc72186f_normal @superarizonia Greenwich-London

what an absolute load of rubbish!!! I think we need to open community hub coffee shops/cafes to bring back community centres

9:28AM Fri, February 17 2012

Bmkzl9zf6ycl326t7fvh_normal @LizzyMac53 London

I think it shows a sign of the times unfortunately.People wanting a quick fix to a long problem.I think they cheapen an area too

9:28AM Fri, February 17 2012

Rdf_secret_dealers_titles_shoot_1_normal @alisonchapman Living on the Saxon Shoreway

better than empty shops, but worse than a charity shop!! They are usually faceless empty fronts!!! X

9:28AM Fri, February 17 2012

Cfc896a67b87764aa13a2439d59fd8fa_normal @DrSkyrme UK (England, sometimes Wales)

He justifies that how? I think the furtive looks of men coming out of betting shops is the same as those coming from porn shops!

9:28AM Fri, February 17 2012

R8sr-rugc-love2-1-22395_normal @Sewendipity UK

Would love to know the reasoning given behind 'they boost communities' ?!!? Boost their profits more like...

9:28AM Fri, February 17 2012

H874ipcuidkzp4r5nvam_normal @serichards

Boost communities how? Coffee shops, local independents and libraries boost communities. Not gambling dens.

9:28AM Fri, February 17 2012

Photo1_normal @HazelPatching Evesham, Worcestershire

you seem to suggest we limit most things on the high street. If we follow your suggestions the towns would have more empty shops

9:28AM Fri, February 17 2012

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9:29AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @robertgibsonmj2 London

libraries boost communities we need books not bookies.

9:29AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @Deedeewinks

I think that's a cop out and all they do is cause misery And mis-fortune! X ps love your work x

9:29AM Fri, February 17 2012

941a47208d8b811ab18e543a47d4bf08_normal @beebops36 australia

they boost their pockets, not much else!

9:29AM Fri, February 17 2012

Wayne4_normal @tt4079

I think he is just another fat cat CEO that does not give a damn about anything but profit.

9:29AM Fri, February 17 2012

6708c22aa38a7088418314816d7f1b90_normal @paulnorwich Norwich, UK

Ladbrookes CEO thinks the general public are idiots if s/he thinks we believe that tosh.

9:29AM Fri, February 17 2012

Mandy_profile_normal @fashionPA Leigh, Lancashire, England

think there are worse shops to limit such as cash for goods type stores

9:30AM Fri, February 17 2012

86e0eed0cc57171df13e5cf097642caf_normal @Met2Moz Mozambique

I agree with you. We should get shot of a lot and reduce the hours they are open.

9:30AM Fri, February 17 2012

Dore_normal @sheera3333 England

Yes agree.. gambling massive problem too in #EnglandBritain.. anyway, there's enough #Online :)

9:30AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @juliemcgrory1 luton,

uuuuggghhhh definitely not. #Anti social shops

9:30AM Fri, February 17 2012

Fib_normal @DavidAMoseley Stoke Newington

Boost communities? I have never heard a more greedy self delusional statement! he obviously does not walk the streets!

9:31AM Fri, February 17 2012

423f8634ae89f9f65a1491002ea41a9d_normal @mrdpa

Course he says that! It's his business. Regardless of the moral or ethical, or even economical question it raises.

9:31AM Fri, February 17 2012

6da26b0780a62191dd4f6853ffc27937_normal @BigBralady Worcestershire

since when has Ladbrokes been a Social Enterprise?

9:31AM Fri, February 17 2012

653ee92575d20408fdb31d6b3359e851_normal @Vixarooni Kent, England

I don't think they boost a community. Its more of an undesirable part of any high st.

9:31AM Fri, February 17 2012

Double-hearts-tattoo_normal @TheCoutureCo

..betting can break communities?people bet in hope of a big win and better life, as there is no hope to make it any other way...

9:31AM Fri, February 17 2012

Img00260-20110704-2122_normal @7LOUISE77 Middlesbrough

how do they boost communities?

9:31AM Fri, February 17 2012

Ae72f97a5fd57e392aae1907d9535d09_normal @Paul25Ten Rochdale

Great answer Mary.

9:32AM Fri, February 17 2012

Jean_ball_june_11cropped_normal @JeanBall1 Buxton, Derbyshire, UK

You are right, we need variety, not lazy conformity, as the saying goes 'You can have too much of a good thing'

9:32AM Fri, February 17 2012

617ac0003409add44048fbf7233cd64f_normal @stephenfell0ws Moseley, Birmingham

high streets are just full of mobile phone shops, bookies and various chicken branded eateries! #justwhatweneed

9:32AM Fri, February 17 2012

Smtwitternew_dk_normal @seanmurrayuk London | King's Cross

Split my time between London + Amsterdam: Lon betting offices everywhere. Amsterdam v rare. Cultural as well as legislative.

9:32AM Fri, February 17 2012

8ae929cafce40ba9b9a604084682cda3_normal @aimeegould West Midlands

they also prey on other addiction,as betting shops are never far from pubs.But,I did work in a bookies once,there is a community

9:32AM Fri, February 17 2012

Img-20111119-00081_normal @becktom1 Holmfirth west yorkshire

what a load of bollox. Its just somewhere that the dregs of society can hang out. Your next mission mary!

9:32AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @MissWestdaLuna

the only thing they boost is their profits!!

9:32AM Fri, February 17 2012

75e8f3e82258ebf6690ad8ce08060c91_normal @serenatonawade Stalisfield Green

I agree with you! Gambling is not healthy, & should not be promoted

9:33AM Fri, February 17 2012

Goldenretrieverpurebreddogportia2_normal @lizzieg999 Eastbourne, UK

Irresponsible to encourage gambling when the recession has brought the country to its knees.

9:33AM Fri, February 17 2012

341996762_normal @trotter127

I think they boost Ladbrokes CEO Bonus is more like it. I agree with you less betting Shops on High street.

9:33AM Fri, February 17 2012

95df154faf9e5455416725b0ff1d57c1_normal @ButterflyShir

they absolutely don't boost communities. They sap the £ out of people who (mainly) cant afford to lose it. I think they prey on

9:33AM Fri, February 17 2012

Rebs_normal @painfullynice mibulation land

o yea massive boost to the kids waiting outside for mum or dad for hope for a better day ,leaches !

9:33AM Fri, February 17 2012

55cf35e16ee4c4f4ad4081610ff8c9d4_normal @juneh49 Middlesbrough

Totally agree, I'm getting involved as part of our community to take over our local library from council to save it.

9:33AM Fri, February 17 2012

Img00033-20120223-2055_normal @dmorgan65 Cheshire: ENGLAND

betting shops are and always will be seedy places that do nothing for the community

9:34AM Fri, February 17 2012

Copy_of_ebay_051_normal @PihaSurfandSki Bradford on Avon

NO they don't-variety, comedy walks, historic walks, activity, quality products that are unusual and locally made work

9:34AM Fri, February 17 2012

55cf35e16ee4c4f4ad4081610ff8c9d4_normal @juneh49 Middlesbrough

I do not agree, they not only spoil to look of our high streets but potentially cause misery to many families.

9:34AM Fri, February 17 2012

Standard_normal @stilly2009 Manchester Englandanthony

well, at this time, any shop is well come on our high streets,I think one factor against shops is high rents and rates

9:34AM Fri, February 17 2012

David_barnaloft_3_normal @dbparkin Derby

In #Derby, bookies and pawnbrokers/loan shops are the two big growth sectors on the high street. A sign of the (bad) times?

9:34AM Fri, February 17 2012

34a57e7fa4f4e3e3dbc386428742c04f_normal @beatlebrain

I suggest you let local communities choose what they want. Local People should take charge, not be told what to do by others.

9:34AM Fri, February 17 2012

Lml_logo_small_normal @LocMarketingLiv Liverpool

I am with you on this. too many bookies

9:35AM Fri, February 17 2012

104_0513_normal @gus1944gus anywhere I want

I think you're confusing personal taste with realistic, logical thought. Who is going to fill shops if u demonise this sector?

9:35AM Fri, February 17 2012

Img_4366_normal @Daisiver29 London

They would say that wouldn't they, we need less gambling and pay day shops and more social creative shops on the hIgh st

9:35AM Fri, February 17 2012

15ajqgv5epfm534gmi00_normal @virtualaardvark

They boost communities of people who want to lose their money in dingy shops, so he's right

9:35AM Fri, February 17 2012

327047562_normal @innocentbutglty outcast

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9:36AM Fri, February 17 2012

Bear_normal @helpfulbear

I think you mean 'bear with me'

9:36AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @toptotty72

I can see that having 2 bookies on a high st is good for competition but do we really need 4 or5?

9:36AM Fri, February 17 2012

95b20761-703c-4238-9797-32c2eae3bc2c_normal @edinburghshow

There are 2 many villages in the Highlands with a betting shop&not much else on the high street. How can that boost a community?

9:36AM Fri, February 17 2012

110620112050_normal @mattmarlboro

there should be a limit on all uses. #highstreet will only survive by offering good quality and a choice of reasons to visit.

9:36AM Fri, February 17 2012

55cf35e16ee4c4f4ad4081610ff8c9d4_normal @juneh49 Middlesbrough

I do not agree with Ladbrokes. They totally spoil the look of our high streets and potentially cause families a lot of misery.

9:36AM Fri, February 17 2012

Img_4366_normal @Daisiver29 London

And reduce the rates while the economy is flat, it would help people like me with a great idea but big barriers ahead!

9:36AM Fri, February 17 2012

216215_10150242725631281_698321280_9012670_2833208_n_normal @joshgollyyy Huddersfield/Gr...

i think that the Ladbrokes CEO would say that as he's the one taking home his customer's loosing bets, feeding their addiction!

9:37AM Fri, February 17 2012

4e5c93f3bc3e169133f72344ffa3e886_normal @antonyslumbers

.@maryportas Ladbrokes CEO talking tosh!

9:37AM Fri, February 17 2012

274379_516639825_7255401_n_normal @Munchkin710

I think it's still seen as tawdry. How can something which excludes children and some religions boost community?

9:37AM Fri, February 17 2012

Fan-gate-64-x64-b_normal @momijiHQ

Boost communities? We think not. We'd much rather see independent, innovative retailing.

9:37AM Fri, February 17 2012

Rock_normal @rockgallery Edinburgh

More independent shops filled with beautiful goodies by talented and creative designers would make us all happier!

9:38AM Fri, February 17 2012

Frog_panoramasmall_normal @frogfurniture West Didsbury, Manchester

100% behind you here. how on earth do they boost our communities.....? i would like this explained to me! As i fail to see it

9:38AM Fri, February 17 2012

Bira-rgb-73px_normal @bira_says

Bookies may be good or bad but if the problem is that 1 in 7 shops is empty, why are we talking about limiting numbers of some.?

9:38AM Fri, February 17 2012

Mary_twitter_normal @queenofshops UK

That is the sole point of the pilots Wendy...pass the power back to communities. My review proposed limiting not banning them

9:39AM Fri, February 17 2012

Avatar_normal @denisebakescake London, UK

Haringey has a high amount of bookies most of them in Tottenham one of the poorer parts of Haringey

9:39AM Fri, February 17 2012

1ny57ko5qjjz0fxtlkhd_normal @simon_elliott

I'd limit them to one, somewhere between a pub and the public loos.

9:39AM Fri, February 17 2012

314_26294509647_507484647_743244_9580_n_normal @laurahoar Dorset/Wiltshir...

They do not boost communities. Waste of money & time. It is an individual interest so how can it boost anything but debt?

9:40AM Fri, February 17 2012

Jstqf9x3_normal @shopassembly Frome Somerset

A full shop unit is not always a good shop for the community

9:40AM Fri, February 17 2012

Rusty_f_normal @rusty_f Crystal Palace, London

betting shops and payday loan shops. They pull down an area rather than support it. Less desirable for other businesses

9:42AM Fri, February 17 2012

23-09-06_1204_normal @pollsstar Bedford

On-line gambling will take over & render shops & machines unnecessary. In Vegas casinos now have on-line gambling facilities

9:42AM Fri, February 17 2012

598471e9-b085-49da-a02c-b47bd31256f2_normal @Renalrita

Unbelievable comment! I imagine gambling destroys families thereby destroying communities. Get then off our highstreets.

9:43AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @jmcwilliam lancashire uk

How does a betting shop boost a community!!! Crazy!!

9:44AM Fri, February 17 2012

51703c73-ab18-43c1-829a-463bfe5ef847_normal @aileencheng58 peterborough

just boosts his profits..bankrupts communities

9:45AM Fri, February 17 2012

92d0f9de8f02b080d15553b9d4df5823_normal @K8Greenland Surrey.....

more like they boost the use of unemployment. Its packed out in the day and shut at night! What does this say !!

9:45AM Fri, February 17 2012

Favicon2_normal @boxfordbuild Suffolk, UK

gambling addiction destroys people & thus communities It's sad that the betting shop retail model thrives whilst others struggle

9:45AM Fri, February 17 2012

Dscn0481_normal @LlinosWoods London

they make the high st look shabby

9:45AM Fri, February 17 2012

B15cabc704b80e66f2b4c377a88441e2_normal @harvardjames London

Casual observation in S London suggests bookies attract a cultural mix of people who also socialise there. #Good. All day. #Bad.

9:45AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @abieerose brighton

not the sort of communities we need or indeed want

9:46AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @chantingsquid Bangor,North Wales

We have two bookies on our small high street,and two "arcades" with machines.Don't see how it boosts the community in any sense.

9:47AM Fri, February 17 2012

Profile_2_normal @festspecs Next weekend's Festival

we're right behind your suggestion!

9:47AM Fri, February 17 2012

0cf24839a3c303173f8e0682b191f094_normal @_CheckMySwagger loughborough

Betting shops are, in some cases, the only shops left on the high street. Limiting them would create more boarded up outlets :(

9:49AM Fri, February 17 2012

B367dc4d578dbed1ce66a3acfe8d01a6_normal @CathrynKer Near Chester

don't like gambling think should be limited them a cash converters that seem to litter our British high street at the moment

9:49AM Fri, February 17 2012

Eddiehazel_1_normal @caiparry N 51°5' 0'' / W 1°20' 0''

I'd like to hear their definition of "boost"

9:49AM Fri, February 17 2012

8b26dd91-bbb3-417a-ae35-8aa48083855e_normal @HelenRollasonCC Essex, Herts and London

Not a good year to encourage gambling.

9:50AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @louie1401 Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Mary I think they are an eyesore - get rid of them.

9:52AM Fri, February 17 2012

Ws0pfg9d_normal @andreapinkstick Nottinghamshire

totaly agree the only things they boost is a gamblers habbit

9:54AM Fri, February 17 2012

4693034e1872400c7bb29165045ebd69_normal @SerenLuxe Llandeilo Wales UK

Boost his Bank Balance more like!

9:54AM Fri, February 17 2012

C8d9ac3acaed3b9213cc2d0ca0ee8285_normal @fliceverett

we have 3 on one high street in Sale- they are awful; tax on poor, ugly, intimidating and excluding.

9:55AM Fri, February 17 2012

Daa3046c963f4e71d63940e275719e3d_normal @Tory_Irlam Godalming, surrey, uk

the CEO would say that. I'd say they bring an area down and attract the 'wrong sort'!

9:56AM Fri, February 17 2012

Imag0361_normal @Flyanyways Edinburgh

yehp, my highstreet is much the same. Along with several really unhealthy food chains!

9:56AM Fri, February 17 2012

2e44b9b9e924a832d5d83cd79924629b_normal @TreyEthanTyler Cardiff, United Kingdom

they only boost gambling addictions and their own profits

9:57AM Fri, February 17 2012

Wallpapers_ultimate_1_normal @bowbell315 derbys

I disagree with him. There r too many betting shops, charity shops & estate agents. I live in a small town and we could have

9:57AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @GemmWa

Woking is full of bookies and estate agents, all the main shops are in the mall and the town has lost its heart. Really sad.

9:58AM Fri, February 17 2012

Twitter_normal @auntlelee bangor co down

I heard that council was trying 2 get u 2 come 2 Bangor Co Down 2 try 2 sort the high st,true?

9:59AM Fri, February 17 2012

Imag0629_normal @crossborder Glasgow, Scotland

def not, but then flogging more clothes doesn't either!

9:59AM Fri, February 17 2012

Anna_normal @yummyowls Hexham/Manchester

Bookies provide somewhere to socialise, have a laugh, a few cups of tea and bond over a passion for sport. It is a community.

10:00AM Fri, February 17 2012

Qx1skz1abz8y9kqueoky_normal @kay_ran

I've noticed that since where I live has become more deprived, more betting shops have arisen.

10:01AM Fri, February 17 2012

73097_170995532917969_169293183088204_622829_8158274_n-1_normal @TheCornerHouse4 Dorking, Surrey

don't think they make a High Street look desirable..

10:02AM Fri, February 17 2012

Debbie_and_andrew_in_bulls_fields_normal @southyeofarm

well he would say that, wouldn't he....

10:02AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @ianirwinsmyth Coleraine

You want a shop that boosts a community? Check this place out thats OPENING this weekend #compassionfashion http://t.co/fC7Uv2rx

10:03AM Fri, February 17 2012

599f2185788172991fb36b97d8bb817c_normal @OliPutland England

Are you suggesting that betting shops are not the new Quaker meeting houses that they purported to be?

10:03AM Fri, February 17 2012

Sacha_20fab_normal @teenologist London

how can it boost the community when it encourages large groups of unemployed men to loiter and gamble away their benefits!

10:05AM Fri, February 17 2012

D6d2bb9c16b92040b80e0161ccc8221e_normal @NicolaLH

they boost communities' gambling habits. I think they should be restricted

10:06AM Fri, February 17 2012

Bhc1mjqv617jq0pdu5of_normal @BirselMcCaleb London, United Kingdom

Thank you, finally someone is saying NO to these awful betting shops! They should be removed from High Streets for good

10:07AM Fri, February 17 2012

Twitter_normal @meoldchinatweet London

boost communities! Ha! Our high street has numerous bookies & chicken shops... Mmm I'd say no added value!

10:09AM Fri, February 17 2012

D55a93a34699f4f76ad29ee97b74cf0f_normal @Spankymio Dundee, Scotland, UK

they boost drunken sad singles commiserating indeed.

10:14AM Fri, February 17 2012

Russell_7_normal @PE_RussellE Harrogate, UK

I'm with you Mary!

10:16AM Fri, February 17 2012

Hj_newshop_bunting_normal @hunterjonesvntg Rye, East Sussex

...also, "boost communities"? Is he having a laugh?!!

10:18AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @bimbler

they should remove them from pubs too!.. Although the leisure groups won't like losing the £1000 they each make per week

10:20AM Fri, February 17 2012

E38e05714d252fa715bda689c72bd5fd_normal @CE_Fletcher London

I'm with you. Betting shops do not improve communities at all. We need more REAL SHOPS. I'd love a local haberdashers.

10:22AM Fri, February 17 2012

55765no9_normal @IBALL1977 NOTTINGHAM

you can always from a bermuda triangle between a bookies, the job centre & wetherspoons They fund each other!

10:23AM Fri, February 17 2012

Default_profile_2_normal @jenmack1 UK

usually people betting money they don't have to spare only the betting shop wins. No wonder he wants more.

10:24AM Fri, February 17 2012

Twitter_profile_pic_normal @Green_Boutique St Albans

It's always good to have a mix of shops but I'm sure high st's can 'boost' communities successfully without more betting shops!

10:30AM Fri, February 17 2012

7hztc051cf738gfneaob_normal @NickEggleton

They boost his coffers...

10:30AM Fri, February 17 2012

Lou_valencia_lores_normal @teamhoddo somewhere in middle England

betting shops and machines don't boost communities; why does he think they do?

10:36AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @rickyjagger Kingston Upon Hull

what purpose does the library serve nowadays barring nostalgia value? There are much better ways to find info

10:37AM Fri, February 17 2012

Images_normal @missyp1972 Brighton

more likely encourages people into becoming gambling addicts

10:37AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image000_normal @ForestBookshop Coleford, Glouc...

Our District Council (Forest of Dean) are about to INTRODUCE parking charges!

10:39AM Fri, February 17 2012

Logo3_normal @NameThatPlace London

I can't believe he said that! Bookies suck the life out of communities like leeches! #omg #denial #hardface

10:41AM Fri, February 17 2012

F292caa1adedf21a891f66daa6d317c5_normal @munch_bites UK

that is so true just because things are bad it doesn't mean people need addiction thrown at them #sadstateofaffairs

10:43AM Fri, February 17 2012

7b53a3860ec0ad4e1e1cb125be1ef57c_normal @HeloEngineer UK, Derbyshire

I think he's a twat!

10:50AM Fri, February 17 2012

418bd83164b8f3f03e4aa4d55503b461_normal @TDMargaret

We have 4 bookies. 2 bang next to each other.

10:53AM Fri, February 17 2012

Stirling_normal @citycentreandy Stirling, Scotland

Find the claim difficult to support. Minimum employment, no exchange for goods that provide local economic multipliers

10:54AM Fri, February 17 2012

Picture_6_normal @whatatweet

Punters prefer being at a bookies in person, rather than sitting alone online gambling. Surely a sign of wanting to belong?

10:55AM Fri, February 17 2012

F417de80-2675-41ce-b0cd-0ee6db5cf576_normal @taichipaul Aylesbury

Dad said give me a fiver son, tried to set light to it! I stopped him he said "if (cont) http://t.co/l9hU1xMZ

10:55AM Fri, February 17 2012

Default_profile_0_normal @RebeccaStirrup

the gov make far too much money from bookies to agree this, look the way they are trying to force the offshore companies back!

10:58AM Fri, February 17 2012

Smear_campaign_normal @Smear_Campaign 51.526786,-0.20...

betting shops will be empty shop units of the future as it moves further online

11:11AM Fri, February 17 2012

Picture_023_normal @bookiegirl28

Betting shops are fine. They are not MAKING people go in. Its called self control.

11:15AM Fri, February 17 2012

418bd83164b8f3f03e4aa4d55503b461_normal @TDMargaret

At this time of the year, the ones in our high street are full of people who just want to keep out of the cold. Free day out.

11:15AM Fri, February 17 2012

Al_n_jonny_normal @alexiwitch

how do they boost societies? Seems to me that all they do is give false hope to the people that have no cash in the 1st place!

11:15AM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @charlottedry

I would have thought they drain communities of money and the will to live...!

11:17AM Fri, February 17 2012

80e921b2f5dab5f3e153615987f95fc3_normal @runningtucker Suffolk, England

No coincidence that they sprout up in the poorer areas praying on the desparate i wholeheartedly agree with you Mary, too many!

11:17AM Fri, February 17 2012

Alisonwhite_2__normal @alisonwhitepoet

there is nothing 'community' about gambling or gambling addiction.

11:25AM Fri, February 17 2012

Tds2011_no_line_large_normal @ThatDubaiSite UK & Dubai

Yes but what type of community? . This is Not what our high streets are lacking!

11:45AM Fri, February 17 2012

Img_8375__2__normal @cosec_martin Midlands, UK

maybe if punters spend all their winnings in the local community - not likely!

11:47AM Fri, February 17 2012

Cloe-hedger_normal @Cloe_Hedger Buckinghamshire...

I think they should all go.

11:51AM Fri, February 17 2012

Img_4661_-_copy__640x480__normal @Cathryn685

how can any shop you can't see into boost anything? I always speed up to get past them

11:56AM Fri, February 17 2012

Wallacegromit_bunting_normal @bebebunting Herts

- Can't say that I have ever seen many community types in Ladbrokes or arcades!!

12:03PM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @Bramble_Jelly London

No way, I find the worse off the area the more Betting shops you have. Also, aren't we supposed to discourage gambling?

12:06PM Fri, February 17 2012

Img00558-20090910-1938_normal @NickLake ÜT: 51.582801,0...

Earlier this week, head of the gambling trade assoc said "betting shops are the hub of many communities". Oh dear!

12:19PM Fri, February 17 2012

Richard_twitter_normal @RichardAylwin London, England

of course we need books but I hear shades of 'nanny state' creeping back in again. I

12:41PM Fri, February 17 2012

Richard_twitter_normal @RichardAylwin London, England

and that's from someone who fully utilises his local library

12:42PM Fri, February 17 2012

Orke7y7p_normal @Eviepopsmummy Nottingham

more like boost their bank balance #liningtheirownpockets

12:53PM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @graynglyn

I think betting shops add as much interest & culture to the high St as cash for gold and cash credit shops do!

1:03PM Fri, February 17 2012

4011_low-res_page_art_layout_normal @Graham_Halcyon LONDON

now the smoking is not contained it spoils the pavement too!

1:26PM Fri, February 17 2012

9e35bb7cbc16f66c66ea327613ef38ad_normal @MBLondon London

No to the CEO.City hi streets could do w'out betting shops, the Internet might sort that one. More cafes, meeting spots needed.

1:30PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

This petition and our forum tell you everything about what land based bookies are doing and why. http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

1:37PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Please sign out petition on bookies, Catrin http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

1:38PM Fri, February 17 2012

37004_419628572504_568362504_4296263_6008678_n_normal @andylewthwaite Brighouse

totally agree !! There are 4 betting shops in my town and little else its shocking

1:42PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Please sign our bookie petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

1:43PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

You can help by signing this bookie petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

1:47PM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @nikkilowlums

do you think we need more independent shops not chain stores selling the same stuff?!

1:47PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Glyn, could you sign our bookie petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

1:48PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign our bookie petition, Barbara http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

2:02PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign our bookie petition, Cathryn http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

2:06PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Then this petition is for you, Cloe http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

2:10PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign our bookie petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

2:15PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign our bookies petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW #HighStreetsFirst

2:17PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign our bookie, petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

2:26PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Great tweet munch. Pls sign our bookie petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

2:29PM Fri, February 17 2012

Bucket_2_normal @This_Country In London, tutting.

I think he's talking out of his arse. They're parasites, basically.

2:31PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign our bookies petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

2:31PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Agreed, Green. Pls sign our bookie petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

2:33PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign our bookie petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

2:34PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Agreed, Paul. Pls sign our bookie petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW #HighStreetsFirst

2:36PM Fri, February 17 2012

Pat_hatblock_fascinator_normal @HatPiece Northampton. UK

No boost to my community, eye sore in my opinion and should be limited in numbers in most town centres

2:40PM Fri, February 17 2012

D9c9015a5b93b3f6eb036e15abc372de_normal @hattherapy Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire.

Their bottom line more like.!

2:40PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Please sign our bookie petition, me old china. Great name. http://t.co/BMTMy2MW #HighStreetsFirst

2:42PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls RT & sign our bookmaker petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW #HighStreetsFirst

2:45PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign our bookie petition, teenologist http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

2:47PM Fri, February 17 2012

32036_10150194454615650_655230649_13065363_8326928_n_normal @Kaybe81 Liverpool, UK

they boost communities getting into debt and becoming addicted.

2:47PM Fri, February 17 2012

Img_2114_normal @Cyrilmonkey london

sounds like a man making alot if money

2:51PM Fri, February 17 2012

Bhc1mjqv617jq0pdu5of_normal @BirselMcCaleb London, United Kingdom

done :-)

2:52PM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @sarahKirkwood Halifax, West Yorkshire

absolutely agree, it is awful and dare I say Charity shops to they are everywhere and make shopping centres appear like slums!

3:02PM Fri, February 17 2012

4q120gsy_normal @Juless1965 nottingham

i think there are too many of them encouraging people to gamble

3:09PM Fri, February 17 2012

Fwzn9ucncknpyrm69lf7_normal @marmitemania

I say they make your area look cheap and do nothing for the community ..

3:29PM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @Josdigger kenmare, co. kerry

rubbish, they boost their bottom line

4:17PM Fri, February 17 2012

Cb292de2c3245ef4489a15ff148924ae_normal @helen_southgate Norwich

totally agree. Betting shop next to my shop, has caused all sorts of problems, very untidy!

4:17PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Please sign our petition, Helen http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

5:03PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Please sign our bookie petition, Beryl http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

5:05PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign our bookie petition, SMSN. Interesting name lol http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

5:14PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

U r talking sense, Trey. Pls sign our petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

5:20PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign our bookie petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

5:22PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Hi Flic. Pls sign our bookie petition :) http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

5:24PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign our bookie petition, Andrea http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

5:25PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Totally agree, Colin. Pls sign & RT our petition #HighStreetsFirst http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

5:31PM Fri, February 17 2012

377763_10150378119125670_574155669_8856868_1015961537_n_normal @Peemartin peterborough

how many of these places do we really need? How can they build communities when they only seem to house groups of men?

5:51PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

pls sign our bookie petition, Laura http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

5:54PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

He is talking tosh. Pls sign our bookie petition :) http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

6:01PM Fri, February 17 2012

430e7784465ca4e41aa0c326327ab9c6_normal @emmietalboys Hereford, UK

I agree with you betting shops should not be on the high street or next to local shops...

6:02PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign our bookie petition, josh http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

6:02PM Fri, February 17 2012

Image_normal @StuVoss Newmarket, Suffolk

I live in Newmarket, and we have 12 betting shops! Check out this article, Mary. http://t.co/3w3Zzalr What do you think?!

6:05PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign & RT our petition to limit bookies http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

6:05PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign our bookie petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

6:13PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Then please sign our petition, Anthony http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

6:19PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Spot on. Pls sign our bookies petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

6:25PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Interest article. Pls sign our bookie petition http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

6:35PM Fri, February 17 2012

Grasp_group_logo_design_mini_normal @TheGraspGroup

Pls sign our bookie petition, Paula http://t.co/BMTMy2MW

6:36PM Fri, February 17 2012

Serum_normal @aloeverabelfast Belfast

ban them!

6:52PM Fri, February 17 2012

C8d9ac3acaed3b9213cc2d0ca0ee8285_normal @fliceverett

thankyou; done it.

7:17PM Fri, February 17 2012

Default_profile_5_normal @whillockjwpttb1

http://t.co/XvJtsanF

9:14PM Fri, February 17 2012

240px-union_flag_including_st @merchantrader

and have people sitting at home gambling on the internet i.e not visiting the high street at all ?

1:45AM Sat, February 18 2012

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