READERS have criticised the decision to approve plans to transform a former betting shop in Barrow into a takeaway.

Council planners gave the thumbs up to change the use of a unit in Barrow’s Bath Street to a hot food takeaway.

The shop space has been vacant since 2018 following the closure of Ladbrokes Coral.

Linda Hall said: "Yet another takeaway .. just what Barrow doesn't need!"

Julie Higgs said: "How many takeaway have we got in this town?"

Michael Vandom said: "Fantastic news! Hope the owners do well! One less empty shop in the town and more employment!"

Jack Arnold said: "The correct decision. We badly need more takeaways in this town."

Yvette Cooper said: "Barrow needs a Weight Watchers Takeaway maybe lol."

Damion Burns said: "We don't need another takeaway we have to many takeaways."

Antöny Statham said: "Opening a takeaway next to a take away."

Shelly Taylor said: "Do we need anymore take aways?"

Ryan Fegan said: "Another one? Why do we need more?

"More takeaways,hair dressers and charity shops than anything else in Barrow now."

James Probert said: "Ryan Fegan because most people have exhausted all the other takeaway options during lockdown."

GP Rose said: "What else could it be in Bath St."

Shelly Taylor said: "Do we need anymore take aways?"