Former Burger King - update

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Permalink Reply by Malc B on March 14, 2011 at 10:45

Thanks for this update, which has set my mind at ease somewhat.  My attempts to peek through the window were obstructed by the workmen yesterday. I then saw the application in the window next door for a BetFred (which is still pasted to the window) and was worried they were going to knock the internal wall down and create an über-misery den...

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Permalink Reply by Mr Growbag on March 14, 2011 at 11:32

Am delighted if it is really going to be a Costa.  It's a good spot for a coffee shop right by the common and that use will suit the building's big windows.  I imagine it might get some use from commuters in the morning too.  

 

Hopefully they won't obliterate the architecture with massive signage as BK did...

 

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Alan Stanton on March 14, 2011 at 13:37

Though perhaps not such good news for the Tugra nearly opposite?

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Permalink Reply by Mr Growbag on March 16, 2011 at 10:42

Not sure it's bad news: as far as I know Costa doesn't sell baklava or icecream; Tugra doesn't sell patisserie or muffins.  Hopefully they will be able to co-exist.

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Permalink Reply by Sue on March 15, 2011 at 21:30

I am pleased that Costa is moving in there - will create a few jobs and will populate a building which has been empty for a long time. It is a shame that it is a chain moving in but rather a chain coffee shop than a chain bookies. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen next door.....

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Permalink Reply by Adedayo Ige on March 18, 2011 at 10:40

the issue is mixed feeling. whatever they use it for, will bring employment to someone who would not have been employed and that is good news at this time.
However, if the premises if used for things that will create social/domestic problem is a worry
Adedayo

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Permalink Reply by Alan Stanton on March 18, 2011 at 11:42

I agree. As councillors we sometimes hear the nonsense that a development is welcome purely because it is "economic activity" and "creates jobs".

The social irresponsibility of this approach crossed my mind during the current controversies about selling arms to dictators; and some of these monsters owning homes locally.

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Permalink Reply by Shaheeda on March 20, 2011 at 18:28

Thanks for the update. I agree with the above post. Much prefer a CC than fast food joint or an empty building and it will create jobs. 

 

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