| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Do you want a woolworths in calne |
| yes |
|
100% |
[ 16 ] |
| no |
|
0% |
[ 0 ] |
|
| Total Votes : 16 |
|
| Author |
Message |
iamelliot
Getting the hang of it
Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 37
Status: 
|
 Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:53 pm Post subject: |
 |
|
I've not seen much of the plans, but where is the Woolworths going to go? are there any other shops being built along with it?
I think part of the problem attracting larger stores to Calne is that there aren't many large shop premises to move into, although it's obviously a bit of a chicken and egg situation. Nevertheless, there's nothing really available that's the size of, say, WHSmiths in Chippenham.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
WeAreSTFC
Born and Bred Local
Joined: 29 Sep 2007
Posts: 437
Status:
Location: Calne
|
| Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 7:00 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| iamelliot wrote: | I've not seen much of the plans, but where is the Woolworths going to go? are there any other shops being built along with it?
I think part of the problem attracting larger stores to Calne is that there aren't many large shop premises to move into, although it's obviously a bit of a chicken and egg situation. Nevertheless, there's nothing really available that's the size of, say, WHSmiths in Chippenham. |
they're expanding premises in Phelps Parade
_________________
LIKE A NIGHT OUT IN SWINDON
LIKE A GREASY CHIP BUTTY
SWINDON TOWN FC COME FILL ME AGAIN
MY FORUM: http://z15.invisionfree.com/Forum_England/index.php?act=idx
soon to get a domain |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Top Dog
Site Moderator
Joined: 06 Jun 2007
Posts: 1738
Status:
|
| Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 7:57 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| iamelliot wrote: | I've not seen much of the plans, but where is the Woolworths going to go? are there any other shops being built along with it?
I think part of the problem attracting larger stores to Calne is that there aren't many large shop premises to move into, although it's obviously a bit of a chicken and egg situation. Nevertheless, there's nothing really available that's the size of, say, WHSmiths in Chippenham. |
From what i understand they are knocking down kwik save and the flats above it.this is where wool worths will go.
The little garden at the back of the christian book shop will be opened up in to a garden where people can sit and have have lunch.
Above woolworths they are intending to build 16 flats.The thing about this though is that they are only providing 10 parking places 
I will see if i can find a link with some better information on regarding the plans .
_________________
Regards
Top Dog. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
iamelliot
Getting the hang of it
Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 37
Status:
|
| Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 10:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I found this link which has more info:
http://www.northwilts.gov.uk/heartofcalne
doesn't actually look that bad.. I agree that 10 parking spaces is a bit poor.. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Local lass
Calnetalk Mayor
Joined: 05 Jun 2007
Posts: 3101
Status:
|
| Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:31 am Post subject: |
|
|
i was talking to someone about the parking decision .he said they decided to do it like that because the flats will be affordable housing(council houses).aparrently statistics show that only 1 in 3 houses have a car so by right out of the 16 flats there should only be five cars and they decided to give them a extra three car parkings spaces.
i would love to know where they get that from. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bear
Harris's Sausage Supremo
Joined: 13 Jun 2007
Posts: 906
Status:
|
| Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 10:31 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Only 1 in 3 houses have a car. Good grief those must have been the statistics from the 1980s everywhere I have lived recently has had more like at least 1 per house. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
WeAreSTFC
Born and Bred Local
Joined: 29 Sep 2007
Posts: 437
Status:
Location: Calne
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:21 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Local lass wrote: | i was talking to someone about the parking decision .he said they decided to do it like that because the flats will be affordable housing(council houses).aparrently statistics show that only 1 in 3 houses have a car so by right out of the 16 flats there should only be five cars and they decided to give them a extra three car parkings spaces.
i would love to know where they get that from. |
I think that would be pretty accurate for poorer people in this country.
_________________
LIKE A NIGHT OUT IN SWINDON
LIKE A GREASY CHIP BUTTY
SWINDON TOWN FC COME FILL ME AGAIN
MY FORUM: http://z15.invisionfree.com/Forum_England/index.php?act=idx
soon to get a domain |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
kathy27
Born and Bred Local
Joined: 19 Jul 2007
Posts: 542
Status:
Location: calne
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:04 am Post subject: |
|
|
| I dont know so much..... I know of alot of people that are on benefits and they all have nice cars. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Clunk
Ejected
Joined: 29 Jul 2007
Posts: 935
Status:
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:43 am Post subject: |
|
|
| kathy27 wrote: | | I dont know so much..... I know of alot of people that are on benefits and they all have nice cars. |
Define nice?
I have a 'nice' car, but it is an 11 years old Vauxhall Astra that a lot of people would call a shed.
My next door neighbour however, had an S reg Volvo. This imho is a bit pricey for a single mum to drive. I think Daddy pays for it. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
kathy27
Born and Bred Local
Joined: 19 Jul 2007
Posts: 542
Status:
Location: calne
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:57 am Post subject: |
|
|
| I wasn't getting at you clunk, i know your at home with your kids and i think thats great. My ex Husband however has very little to do with his daughter and spends all of his benefits( over £200.a week) on his car, a convertable audi. Its people like him that make me cross :x |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
