A FLORIST is looking forward to a new era for her business after moving away from a troubled premises.

Karon Gorman, 48, of Canvey Road, Canvey, has run Flowers by Karon for 12 years but was having so much trouble at her last shop she was forced to move to different premises.

Karon said: “I had my last shop in Haven Road for about five years and we had so many things go wrong with it, I just had enough.

“There were constant break-ins and sewage problems. The building was also really poorly lit, it just wasn’t fit for purpose.”

Now, after two months hard work, her new shop is up and running and Karon is hoping customers will know where to find her.

“We have converted two garages behind Londis in Canvey Road and knocked them into one building and we’re up and running now.

“It’s far more secure and my friend worked solidly day and night for two months to get it all ready. I am just looking forward to moving onwards and upwards now we are in better premises.”