Why is "world-class Stratford-upon-Avon" such a dump?

[Gladys]

What a relief, I thought you'd all been washed awah! Yes, I think I do mean The Shakespear Theatre. (not completely sure as I was a youngster who was at boarding school and hailed from abroad- of English parentage- well Mother is a New Zealander- does that count?!) But still your council is behaving like a clone of ours. From one from the South- well I'm not origionally but it is home now, I think you have a lovely part of the country to be proud of. I realise the Councils who 'police' it may be a different thing but still, its one of the most beautiful parts of England.

[Will]

I know for a fact our council's only interest is in making more money and attracting visitors (which is ironic, because so far their greed has only served to stop people coming) for the town - and lining their own back pockets in the process I imagine. Where as a council's priority should be 'what can we do for the people who live here?'

[Sue MDH]

The planning department do not appear to understand what makes Stratford 'Stratford'. Have you seen the giant plastic Buddah sign on the Laughing Buddah restaurant in Greenhill Street? Seems its got permission so the planners must believe this is World Class. Dont know whether to laugh or cry.
Perhaps they have got Stratford confused with some other town ie Halesowen?

[Gladys]

Is this an attempt at being PC- how sad. Most English asian people will find this stupid.