Marske square revamp criticised, but some 'sick of reading all the complaints'

Teesside Live readers have been discussing the news that traders in Marske are disappointed after their efforts to claim compensation for losses caused by the town square improvement works were rejected.

Businesses around Marske Square reported takings down by as much as 70% during the Beyond Housing-led project, which suffered delays and overruns. Fencing and a large compound blocked views of the square, despite shops remaining open. Beyond Housing later admitted that progress had been “slower than anticipated due to contractor issues.”

Marske councillor Kendra Evans wrote to Beyond Housing’s chief executive on behalf of traders, but the company’s insurers declined to accept liability. She said shops were “less visible” during key trading periods such as Easter and the May bank holi