Tranent's Snack Van Plan Rejected

Counselors in East Lothian just shut down plans for a snack van in a vacant car park right across from

Trenton's Memorial Park. The spot used to serve a retail shop that went bust and closed up shop

this week leaving the area empty. The van operator wanted to roll in there with permission already in

hand, planning to sling snacks from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, but they were. Opened to shorter hours to

make it work. Local leaders weren't feeling in, saying the van would scare off any big retail folks

eyeing the site and give the wrong vibe at the town's main entrance. One counselor called it

a bad look for communities fresh off sprucing up the area as a special spot. Planning offices push

for a three-year trial to test a man in town impact, but the committee voted it down seven to four

keeping fast food vibes for industrial zones instead. So the car park stays clear for now,

betting on better business down the line to boost Trenton's front door. Edinburgh News today

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