General Discussion
Lynne, your hypothetical question poses an interesting point. I don't want our green spaces built on without proper planning considerations being made first. Here's another link worth looking at: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-chl/w-countryside_environment/w-planning-landing.htm
There's a free car park at the Co-op, and another free car park at Costcutter. They would still be there if the Strand was pedestrianised, as would the pay and display car park at the end of the Strand. All very close to shops. Dawlish residents are spoilt rotten when it comes to parking! They moan if they have to walk more than two feet from their cars to a shop. Bring on pedestrianisation I ...
Perhaps they could have made an exception but, unlike Sainsburys and the Co-op, Costcutter does not own its own bank. Small businesses have to pay a high charge to the credit card companies, which makes it uneconomic for them to accept cards for small transactions. Another example of the unfairness of Supermarkets!
Spot on Lynne
Well said Goldenlad!
Am I the only person in Dawlish who actually LIKES shopping in the Co-op? I was in there yesterday evening and got very good, cheerful service. And I find the staff helpful and chatty. Perhaps the attitude of the shopper makes a difference - if you expect bad attitudes that's what you get!
Hi BahHumbug. Sounds like a good idea. Do you have a link to a Facebook page for this? Or any other link we can follow to find out more? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - http://www.dawlishblue.co.uk
I must stand up for the Co-op staff I encounter at my normal shopping time which is after 5pm on my way from work. I've always found the staff to be friendly and helpful - especially the lads who work there.
Hmmm - Tesco in the Barton Hill car park - I hope not! Not Tesco nor any other store. As a town centre resident who would be affected by this, I completely agree with Casandra's comments.
I've just checked the Dawlish Gazette: http://www.dawlishnewspapers.co.uk/news.cfm?id=22775&headline=TESCO%20LOSES%20PLANNING%20APPEAL Tesco loses! :-)