A popular hair salon in Chatham town centre confirms that it will not reopen following the national lockdown.
Headcase in Batchelor Street, just off Chatham High Street, announced the news today, citing "the pandemic, accruing costs and a huge impact on the industry" as the reasons for its permanent closure. In a statement published on Facebook, the hair salon says that they - as a team - are "devastated" but are "positive, focused professionals who have adapted to this difficult time". "The Headcase team will remain a family forever. Each of us will continue as hairdressers but in different environments. "I want to thank everyone of you for your past and ongoing custom and loyalty and we consider you all as friends as well as clients," the statement concludes.
The hair salon's premises is currently being marketed for sale by Michael Parkes Surveyors for a cost of £135,000.
It has not yet been disclosed how many jobs are affected by the decision. The closure of Headcase joins a growing list of businesses that have left Chatham town centre since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. This includes Buzz Bingo, GO Outdoors, the Co-op Bank, KFC, Subway and travel agency TUI. Last month it was confirmed that Burton and Dorothy Perkins in the Pentagon Shopping Centre have also permanently closed. More hopeful signs are, however, in sight for the town centre, with Kent Reliance recently refurbishing its bank branch and Burger King currently giving its High Street restaurant a much anticipated makeover. Comments are closed.
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