READERS have come out in support for plans to build a new £600,000 horticultural nursery.

Marc Charnley, of Charnley’s Home and Garden Centre in Dalton, submitted the plan to build the new nursery on land off the A595 (School Road) in Kirkby.

Jennifer Smith said: “Best of luck to you. Hope all goes well and plans get passed – with all the hard work that’s gone into your business over the years you deserve some support.”

Rob Laurie said: “Totally – it bring jobs and people to the area.”

Ray Guselli said: “Great to see the success of this local business with presumably more job opportunities. Well done.”

Claire Murphy said: “Charnley's is a wonderful local business and yes I hope they get the go-ahead.”

Vera Langhorn said: “Great news. Good luck.”

Christina Cairns said: “Love Charnley's.”

Brenda Mason-Rocks said: “Go for it guys.”

Maureen Balding said: “Definitely – great for locals and less chance of diseases from imported plants.”

Frank Watson said: “Well done guys, let’s hope your plans get passed. It’s great what you have done for the area.”

Gillian Clarke Inglis said: “Good news guys and good luck.”

Donna Semple said: “Great stuff – good luck to you.”

Catherine Gibb said: “Yes, hope they get passed for a great local business.”

Angela Walker said: “Nice to see a local business doing so well!”