Elim Chew believes the challenges to creating a successful retail business have increased.

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The firm behind the plans - Elim Housing Association - said an extensive number of surveys had taken place and the land was suitable.

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Stafford Conservative MP Jeremy Lefroy, who chaired the meeting at the Elim Christian Centre in Stafford, said he planned to meet the Prime Minister to discuss people's concerns.

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