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Originally Posted by flashytart
in Blackburn we have had all the major supermarkets for years and Blackburn hasnt died a death yet
Accrington has been dying a death for years, it has nothing at all to do with the upcoming supermarket, that will bring people INTO the town, so when people say it will be bad for Accy, i say its a load of testicles
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Flashy I think you are wrong. Blackburn born and bread.
I went into the market on Friday of last week and was disgusted at the demise of Blackburn Market and of the Mall. Empty stalls in both.
I think the same applies to Accrington.
Supermarkets control the trade and buying clout which is outside the the reach of local traders and they cannot compete.
Tesco, Asda, Morrison's, Sommerfields and Sainsbury's. with the lesser extent Lidle and Alde do not give the local traders a chance.
Can you say that local produce is sold or offered for sale in these outlets?
My suggestion would be that if a new Supermarket with all the trimmings, car parks etc., were submitted for planning permission then there should be built on the complex outlets for local traders say 20, rent free.
They would be subjected to council tax and the Council would not suffer.
Silly suggestion I know but worth thinking about.
Dream on Royboy.