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That's a strange one.:confused:

Basically it was already licenced function rooms.

I only ever went there twice, both times to functions.

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Looks like town centre planning is moving a little ... well, I am optimistic anyway :D:-

15m Accrington Arndale Revamp Set To Be Unveiled (from Lancashire Telegraph)

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When arndale had the clock (attraction for the kids) and you could buy anything you wanted in town, there was no need for an asda, but accy got one anyway, I still say you could walk around the arndale shops as quick as you could walk around asda, and the bill at the end would be cheaper, the walk more interesting, and less stressful.

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Seems the flats near Scaitcliffe house are going on sale as from today at prices ranging from £ 89,950 >> £142,950. Three show apartments will be available to view from 10am >4pm. Will be interesting to see what interest they get.

Did you notice the application for the demolition of the existing train station and erection of a new one in the Observer Park ? with various alterations to the car park, wind turnbines, etc. The application no. is 11/8/0217 which was missing from the H.B.C's last list online.

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Aye had noticed that in the observer, yes it will be interesting to see if the flats do sell :D

No I missed that kate, but would think that the application will get approval.
As far as the applications go HBC are still way behind on publishing them :confused:

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Someone mentioned the other day, that if Tesco got approval for the site in Accrington, they intended bringing in most of their supplies by rail. Not suggesting, this will have anything to do with any decisions like.

Never got a reply to my E-mail re. their late entry of Applications/Decisions.

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Surely they'd have to create a rail spur for doing that?? Considerable cost it would be too and there's hardly the room for it if a superstore and car-park are going up - so I would personally say that's a non-starter.

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Yes, it is, so maybe my suggestion is not justified. Will retract.

Churchman Phil: Was just a remark by someone, gossip I guess. Will bow to your comment of a 'rail spur' .. not knowledgeable ... :(

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Could be big plans afoot for the Arndale centre............another supermarket, and right in the town centre.

Store wars on the cards? - News - Accrington Observer

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Read about this in the Observer

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I would personally prefer to see a Sainsburys in town rather than a Tesco. Have varying products to Asda so not so much competition (although understand this could be good). Might just invite people to take an interest in the Town flats being built. ... people who work on higher salaries, and are a bit snobby about their supermarket. Trying to be careful how I word this .. but could invite other High Street shops to invest in our town.

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LOL .. ok, point taken, but they do have a better shopping centre !

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The big supermarkets are not in serious competiton in my opinion, they have limits on price reductions, and rarely cut the same prices as each other, it looks to me like they have an 'understanding', how else could they compete properly and still make huge profits like they do?