“ Now that Premier Inn has announced their new 'Zip' motels, perhaps we can see what might really emerge in this plan. Pod rooms for £19 a night and a concept based on the idea that clients will be able to just 'zip in and out' does not fill me with a glowing high st revival vibe. This plan would be far better suited to the old Spa building next to the Red Lion. I appreciate that the NHS might be planning new residential facilities but why not do that with the properties at the rear of Barnet Hospital? Either way, the market space will not fit onto the notorious 'grassy knoll' if moved and the Spires will not miraculously be full of investment because of that sale. It is simply a chip in the property retail game and community comes far down the balance sheet. ”