Author: Ben Robinson

Plans have been submitted to turn the former butchers shop into a dog grooming salon.The Ruse and Son family closed its doors in Hall Street, Long Melford, in January 2020 after serving the community for 160 years. Documents lodged with Babergh District Council show it could become a dog grooming salon under new plans.The proposals show that the shop floor space will be changed to make way for the new business.No other alterations will be made to the Grade II listed building.It is anticipated that three full-time positions may be created within 12 months of opening.The planning document added the…