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ACOMB'S biggest supermarket is set for a major expansion, allowing it to create new jobs, widen its aisles and sell a greater range of goods.
Morrisons has submitted plans to City of York Council for a two-storey and single-storey extension to its store in Front Street.
It wants to increase the net floorspace of the former Safeway supermarket from 1,231 square metres to 1,991 square metres.
A planning appraisal document, drawn up by Peacock & Smith Ltd on behalf of the retailer, says that, like many former Safeways, the store is smaller than a typical, purpose-built Morrisons outlet.
"A number of compromises have been made to accommodate as much of the Morrison trading format as possible," it says. "However, the current arrangement at Acomb is still very much a compromise and the store needs to be larger to provide the qualitative improvements and choice to customer service that would flow from a typically larger Morrison store."
The document says the amount of shelving and promotional space is inadequate to stock the range of goods required to satisfy customer demand. The aisles are also too narrow, resulting in congestion.
The first-floor extension will allow for additional warehousing, while the ground-floor extension is primarily intended to increase the sales floor area. "There will be significant improvements to the customer environment, shopper comfort, choice and quality of provision."
The report says the store currently employs 166 people, 123 full-time and 43 part-time, and the expansion would result in the recruitment of an additional 14 staff, seven full-time and seven part-time.
"It is Morrison's policy to recruit staff locally and to offer a comprehensive programme of training and career enhancement."
No changes are planned to the location of the store entrance and exit, and there will be no change to the number of spaces in the supermarket car park.
9:41am Thursday 8th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Not the only one, York on 9:45am Thu 8 May 08
Didn't think it would take too long to censor Galloway comments - free speech my a**e
Didn't think it would take too long to censor Galloway comments - free speech my a**e
Posted by: petethefeet, York on 9:59am Thu 8 May 08
Yes. I was drooling in anticipation of the expected roll of plaudits and accolades for Mr Galloways mighty achievements.......:
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Yes. I was drooling in anticipation of the expected roll of plaudits and accolades for Mr Galloways mighty achievements.......:
-))
Posted by: Tom, York on 10:11am Thu 8 May 08
Agreed. I see Plug from the Bash Street Kids is the new Big Cheese. Would love to see details of the leadership contest vote - though I doubt it'll ever see the light of day...
Agreed. I see Plug from the Bash Street Kids is the new Big Cheese. Would love to see details of the leadership contest vote - though I doubt it'll ever see the light of day...
Posted by: SilverSurfer, Surfing on 10:14am Thu 8 May 08
[quote]Didn't think it would take too long to censor Galloway comments[/quote] 40 minutes must be some sort of record?!
Didn't think it would take too long to censor Galloway comments
40 minutes must be some sort of record?!
Posted by: Brian, york on 10:21am Thu 8 May 08
The application should be turned down to allow the smaller shops servive,morrisons already have a massive store in town.
The application should be turned down to allow the smaller shops servive,morrisons already have a massive store in town.
Posted by: Peachy4, york on 10:24am Thu 8 May 08
Whatever happened to freedom of speech,don't print the story about Galloway if we can't comment on it!!!!!!!!
Whatever happened to freedom of speech,don't print the story about Galloway if we can't comment on it!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Not the only one, York on 10:27am Thu 8 May 08
Whatever happened to freedom of speech,don't print the story about Galloway if we can't comment on it!!!!!!!![quote]quote[/quote] Spot on - when will these idiots at the Press realise we have a right to express our opinions over what Galloway has done to York.. and then bequeaths it to Wa**er
Whatever happened to freedom of speech,don't print the story about Galloway if we can't comment on it!!!!!!!!
quote
Spot on - when will these idiots at the Press realise we have a right to express our opinions over what Galloway has done to York.. and then bequeaths it to Wa**er
Posted by: baldrick, york on 10:31am Thu 8 May 08
You can thank the idiot who called Waller a ********. Come on that was just asking The Press to pull the comments, I'd have thought we were all more intelligent than that. I can't see there being a clarion call of welcomes for Waller as leader (ye gods just saying it is terrifying)but these comments will get pulled to unless we keep it out of the gutter]
You can thank the idiot who called Waller a ********. Come on that was just asking The Press to pull the comments, I'd have thought we were all more intelligent than that. I can't see there being a clarion call of welcomes for Waller as leader (ye gods just saying it is terrifying)but these comments will get pulled to unless we keep it out of the gutter]
Posted by: A user, Selby on 10:33am Thu 8 May 08
I agree with Brian. You may be able to get "everything" from one store but the fresh things are not as good as ou would get from an independent shop. Sadly though, everything is price driven and the big stores generally don't give a to$$ about the local traders. The locals will be moaning tho when they see their specialists disappear as they no longer use them.
I agree with Brian. You may be able to get "everything" from one store but the fresh things are not as good as ou would get from an independent shop. Sadly though, everything is price driven and the big stores generally don't give a to$$ about the local traders. The locals will be moaning tho when they see their specialists disappear as they no longer use them.
Posted by: dodger, york on 10:37am Thu 8 May 08
Whatever happened to free speech!!!! oh and Coco(as in CLOWN) sorry i mean Galloway good riddance
Whatever happened to free speech!!!! oh and Coco(as in CLOWN) sorry i mean Galloway good riddance
Posted by: Rob Marley, Haxby on 11:04am Thu 8 May 08
If Galloway believes what he is saying then he is truly mad.
His replacement, well, we'll leave it there shall we?
If Galloway believes what he is saying then he is truly mad.
His replacement, well, we'll leave it there shall we?
Posted by: The Stigs Wife, york on 11:14am Thu 8 May 08
Acombs BIGGEST supermarket?
Isnt it the ONLY supermarket?
Acombs BIGGEST supermarket?
Isnt it the ONLY supermarket?
Posted by: tonesview, york on 11:36am Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]A user[/bold] wrote:
I agree with Brian. You may be able to get "everything" from one store but the fresh things are not as good as ou would get from an independent shop. Sadly though, everything is price driven and the big stores generally don't give a to$$ about the local traders. The locals will be moaning tho when they see their specialists disappear as they no longer use them.[/quote] I agree with you both, even though I am a big Morrisons fan,One mega store is enough in one city. Give the small trader a batting chance.
A user wrote:
I agree with Brian. You may be able to get "everything" from one store but the fresh things are not as good as ou would get from an independent shop. Sadly though, everything is price driven and the big stores generally don't give a to$$ about the local traders. The locals will be moaning tho when they see their specialists disappear as they no longer use them.
I agree with you both, even though I am a big Morrisons fan,One mega store is enough in one city. Give the small trader a batting chance.
Posted by: Silver, York on 11:40am Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]tonesview[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]A user[/bold] wrote: I agree with Brian. You may be able to get "everything" from one store but the fresh things are not as good as ou would get from an independent shop. Sadly though, everything is price driven and the big stores generally don't give a to$$ about the local traders. The locals will be moaning tho when they see their specialists disappear as they no longer use them.[/quote] I agree with you both, even though I am a big Morrisons fan,One mega store is enough in one city. Give the small trader a batting chance.[/quote] Well to let the small traders there survive it's going to a battle of compromising your shopping buy the stuff you want from Morrisons after you've been done Front street and got the things you need it'll take a few more minutes but you can use the Morrisons parking lot that way or whinge that no one uses the local shops and be a hypocrit.
tonesview wrote:
A user wrote: I agree with Brian. You may be able to get "everything" from one store but the fresh things are not as good as ou would get from an independent shop. Sadly though, everything is price driven and the big stores generally don't give a to$$ about the local traders. The locals will be moaning tho when they see their specialists disappear as they no longer use them.
I agree with you both, even though I am a big Morrisons fan,One mega store is enough in one city. Give the small trader a batting chance.
Well to let the small traders there survive it's going to a battle of compromising your shopping buy the stuff you want from Morrisons after you've been done Front street and got the things you need it'll take a few more minutes but you can use the Morrisons parking lot that way or whinge that no one uses the local shops and be a hypocrit.
Posted by: marky, york on 11:43am Thu 8 May 08
Galloway going
great,good riddance to bad rubbish
Galloway going
great,good riddance to bad rubbish
Posted by: tonesview, york on 11:51am Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Silver[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]tonesview[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]A user[/bold] wrote: I agree with Brian. You may be able to get "everything" from one store but the fresh things are not as good as ou would get from an independent shop. Sadly though, everything is price driven and the big stores generally don't give a to$$ about the local traders. The locals will be moaning tho when they see their specialists disappear as they no longer use them.[/quote] I agree with you both, even though I am a big Morrisons fan,One mega store is enough in one city. Give the small trader a batting chance.[/quote] Well to let the small traders there survive it's going to a battle of compromising your shopping buy the stuff you want from Morrisons after you've been done Front street and got the things you need it'll take a few more minutes but you can use the Morrisons parking lot that way or whinge that no one uses the local shops and be a hypocrit.[/quote] Sad but realistictly True. The fat get fatter,the little dissapear into insignificance
Silver wrote:
tonesview wrote:
A user wrote: I agree with Brian. You may be able to get "everything" from one store but the fresh things are not as good as ou would get from an independent shop. Sadly though, everything is price driven and the big stores generally don't give a to$$ about the local traders. The locals will be moaning tho when they see their specialists disappear as they no longer use them.
I agree with you both, even though I am a big Morrisons fan,One mega store is enough in one city. Give the small trader a batting chance.
Well to let the small traders there survive it's going to a battle of compromising your shopping buy the stuff you want from Morrisons after you've been done Front street and got the things you need it'll take a few more minutes but you can use the Morrisons parking lot that way or whinge that no one uses the local shops and be a hypocrit.
Sad but realistictly True. The fat get fatter,the little dissapear into insignificance
Posted by: Silver, York on 11:53am Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]tonesview[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Silver[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]tonesview[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]A user[/bold] wrote: I agree with Brian. You may be able to get "everything" from one store but the fresh things are not as good as ou would get from an independent shop. Sadly though, everything is price driven and the big stores generally don't give a to$$ about the local traders. The locals will be moaning tho when they see their specialists disappear as they no longer use them.[/quote] I agree with you both, even though I am a big Morrisons fan,One mega store is enough in one city. Give the small trader a batting chance.[/quote] Well to let the small traders there survive it's going to a battle of compromising your shopping buy the stuff you want from Morrisons after you've been done Front street and got the things you need it'll take a few more minutes but you can use the Morrisons parking lot that way or whinge that no one uses the local shops and be a hypocrit.[/quote] Sad but realistictly True. The fat get fatter,the little dissapear into insignificance[/quote] Well all you gotta do is accept the compromise and enjoy the exercise you get walking across front street...good thing about York it's good for walks
tonesview wrote:
Silver wrote: tonesview wrote: A user wrote: I agree with Brian. You may be able to get "everything" from one store but the fresh things are not as good as ou would get from an independent shop. Sadly though, everything is price driven and the big stores generally don't give a to$$ about the local traders. The locals will be moaning tho when they see their specialists disappear as they no longer use them.
I agree with you both, even though I am a big Morrisons fan,One mega store is enough in one city. Give the small trader a batting chance.
Well to let the small traders there survive it's going to a battle of compromising your shopping buy the stuff you want from Morrisons after you've been done Front street and got the things you need it'll take a few more minutes but you can use the Morrisons parking lot that way or whinge that no one uses the local shops and be a hypocrit.
Sad but realistictly True. The fat get fatter,the little dissapear into insignificance
Well all you gotta do is accept the compromise and enjoy the exercise you get walking across front street...good thing about York it's good for walks
Posted by: Thisisme, my chair on 12:15pm Thu 8 May 08
Well we was not allowed to comment on the story of the brothel was we?
Is this because the press are actually pimps??
They advertise the escort services in the paper (lots of adverts!) and they take money for doing it....
Pimp press!
Well we was not allowed to comment on the story of the brothel was we?
Is this because the press are actually pimps??
They advertise the escort services in the paper (lots of adverts!) and they take money for doing it....
Pimp press!
Posted by: pacman, Next To Morrisons on 12:46pm Thu 8 May 08
Acomb is in danger of becoming another clone high street. The independents are all but gone. There is Fletchers, One greengrocers, Acorn Meats, Scoop, Steves Shoes, Acomb Music, Barnitts, 3 Cafes, numerous hair and nail places, We R Cards, Herbert Todds, and I think that is it.
In the ten years I have been trading in Acomb we have lost two greengrocers, a butchers, a proper bakers, and a toy shop. Charity shops, opticians, estate agents, and smaller chain stores have moved in.
If shoppers truely want choice, then they have got to demand it. They have also got to use the local stores, and not moan when they go out of business due to lack of use and spiralling costs.
As to Morrisons expanding, I find it expensive, and it seems to be full of processed food. Not impressed.
Acomb is in danger of becoming another clone high street. The independents are all but gone. There is Fletchers, One greengrocers, Acorn Meats, Scoop, Steves Shoes, Acomb Music, Barnitts, 3 Cafes, numerous hair and nail places, We R Cards, Herbert Todds, and I think that is it.
In the ten years I have been trading in Acomb we have lost two greengrocers, a butchers, a proper bakers, and a toy shop. Charity shops, opticians, estate agents, and smaller chain stores have moved in.
If shoppers truely want choice, then they have got to demand it. They have also got to use the local stores, and not moan when they go out of business due to lack of use and spiralling costs.
As to Morrisons expanding, I find it expensive, and it seems to be full of processed food. Not impressed.
Posted by: pacman, Next To Morrisons on 12:46pm Thu 8 May 08
Acomb is in danger of becoming another clone high street. The independents are all but gone. There is Fletchers, One greengrocers, Acorn Meats, Scoop, Steves Shoes, Acomb Music, Barnitts, 3 Cafes, numerous hair and nail places, We R Cards, Herbert Todds, and I think that is it.
In the ten years I have been trading in Acomb we have lost two greengrocers, a butchers, a proper bakers, and a toy shop. Charity shops, opticians, estate agents, and smaller chain stores have moved in.
If shoppers truely want choice, then they have got to demand it. They have also got to use the local stores, and not moan when they go out of business due to lack of use and spiralling costs.
As to Morrisons expanding, I find it expensive, and it seems to be full of processed food. Not impressed.
Acomb is in danger of becoming another clone high street. The independents are all but gone. There is Fletchers, One greengrocers, Acorn Meats, Scoop, Steves Shoes, Acomb Music, Barnitts, 3 Cafes, numerous hair and nail places, We R Cards, Herbert Todds, and I think that is it.
In the ten years I have been trading in Acomb we have lost two greengrocers, a butchers, a proper bakers, and a toy shop. Charity shops, opticians, estate agents, and smaller chain stores have moved in.
If shoppers truely want choice, then they have got to demand it. They have also got to use the local stores, and not moan when they go out of business due to lack of use and spiralling costs.
As to Morrisons expanding, I find it expensive, and it seems to be full of processed food. Not impressed.
Posted by: pacman, Still next to Morrisons on 12:49pm Thu 8 May 08
soz about the double post, slow site.
soz about the double post, slow site.
Posted by: pacman, Eboracum on 1:19pm Thu 8 May 08
Sign the FSB petition on the Government website if you are interested in keeping independent stores on the high street.
http://petitions.pm.
gov.uk/keeptradeloca
l/
Sign the FSB petition on the Government website if you are interested in keeping independent stores on the high street.
http://petitions.pm.
gov.uk/keeptradeloca
l/
Posted by: Brian, york on 2:50pm Thu 8 May 08
The Acomb traders should be opposing this, as it could have quiet a big effect on their future as the bigger morrisons stores have diy ranges/hardware /clothing/toys/garde
ning plus much more,the fact that they will be taking on more staff confirms they will be increasing the stock ranges,the independents will be pushed out unless they act now.
The Acomb traders should be opposing this, as it could have quiet a big effect on their future as the bigger morrisons stores have diy ranges/hardware /clothing/toys/garde
ning plus much more,the fact that they will be taking on more staff confirms they will be increasing the stock ranges,the independents will be pushed out unless they act now.
Posted by: Mark, Tadcaster on 3:16pm Thu 8 May 08
Does anyone know if the row over who actually owns the car park ever got sorted out?
Does anyone know if the row over who actually owns the car park ever got sorted out?
Posted by: pacman, Next To Morrisons on 3:20pm Thu 8 May 08
The details of teh plannu=ing application can be found here
http://planningdocs.
york.gov.uk/WAM/show
CaseFile.do?action=s
how&appType=planning
&appNumber=08/00557/
FUL
The WMC insist that they own a part of the car park, Morrisons claim they own it, and others say it was gited to the community some decades ago.
The details of teh plannu=ing application can be found here
http://planningdocs.
york.gov.uk/WAM/show
CaseFile.do?action=s
how&appType=planning
&appNumber=08/00557/
FUL
The WMC insist that they own a part of the car park, Morrisons claim they own it, and others say it was gited to the community some decades ago.
Posted by: pacman, Eboracum on 3:31pm Thu 8 May 08
Oh blimey, my fingers have dyslexia.
Anyway, all the details on the application are on that link, simply cut and paste into your browser. I will be speaking to the planning officer soon.
Oh blimey, my fingers have dyslexia.
Anyway, all the details on the application are on that link, simply cut and paste into your browser. I will be speaking to the planning officer soon.
Posted by: Mark, Tadcaster on 3:36pm Thu 8 May 08
Thanks pacman. This will need sorting before any development is allowed. If it turns out it does belong to Morrisons and they do get permission to enlarge the store (and thus attract more customers) then they could restrict the parking to their customers only. Without the free public parking space all the shops in Acomb are likely to suffer.
Thanks pacman. This will need sorting before any development is allowed. If it turns out it does belong to Morrisons and they do get permission to enlarge the store (and thus attract more customers) then they could restrict the parking to their customers only. Without the free public parking space all the shops in Acomb are likely to suffer.
Posted by: pacman, Next To Morrisons on 3:54pm Thu 8 May 08
I have just spoken to the planning officer. There are no plans to reduce the number of parking spaces. The footprint of the store will hardly change. It is to go up, rather than out.
The planning notice has gone up today, so we have 21 days to get any comments and objections into 9 St Leonards Place.
On the plus side, if more people are coming into Acomb, it could mean more customers for all of us (if we survive)
I have just spoken to the planning officer. There are no plans to reduce the number of parking spaces. The footprint of the store will hardly change. It is to go up, rather than out.
The planning notice has gone up today, so we have 21 days to get any comments and objections into 9 St Leonards Place.
On the plus side, if more people are coming into Acomb, it could mean more customers for all of us (if we survive)
Posted by: ennoch, York on 5:38pm Thu 8 May 08
Sorry a bit off subject, but has any parking provision been allowed for the 200 hundred seater auditorium thats under constuction at the back of the old school?
I know he's supposed to have fed 5000 but what are his parking abilities like?
Sorry a bit off subject, but has any parking provision been allowed for the 200 hundred seater auditorium thats under constuction at the back of the old school?
I know he's supposed to have fed 5000 but what are his parking abilities like?
Posted by: PC, selby on 1:16am Fri 9 May 08
Why not allow comment on the Galloway story? Shame on the Press.
I find the part of the story concerning LibDems promises in 2003 interesting... "Lib Dems were elected on a platform of change - promising to clean up the city's streets; step up anti-crime partnerships; upgrade the northern ring-road; and work towards' installing rail stations at Haxby and Strensall, and later York Hospital, York Business Park, Copmanthorpe and Askham Bar."
Could anyone shed any light on which, if any, of these major targets have been reached?
Upgrade the northern ring road - never happened. Rail stations all over the place? Do these people have any idea of the costs of such installations? They must be either totally insane or criminally under qualified for such a position if they have even the slightest hope that such a thing is possible. I would opt for the latter short coming.
"Coun Galloway retired from his job 10 years ago to become a full time councillor." Of course he did, between him and his wife, they were taking £50k plus home from City of York! Nice one Steve!
And finally.... is it not time for an end to PARTY POLITICS? It doesn't benefit the people, the parties just argue amongst themselves often just out of the principle of what their party is supposed to believe. They have no real power, (unless you call Coun Galloway ORDERING council officers to doctor reports to support his desires (I know, I used to work in council)) or desire to do the right thing, after all its just a job.
What is the point of having a Conservative councillor in your ward, with a LibDem council and a Labour MP? They're not exactly gonna bend over each other to please YOU are they?
How about a HUMAN councillor, with a SHARED POWER council and a COALITION government? Or better still, sack most of them and put some intelligent economists in charge.
Ahhhhh.... democracy, great isn't it? Its what lets you spout silly personal opinions!
Why not allow comment on the Galloway story? Shame on the Press.
I find the part of the story concerning LibDems promises in 2003 interesting... "Lib Dems were elected on a platform of change - promising to clean up the city's streets; step up anti-crime partnerships; upgrade the northern ring-road; and work towards' installing rail stations at Haxby and Strensall, and later York Hospital, York Business Park, Copmanthorpe and Askham Bar."
Could anyone shed any light on which, if any, of these major targets have been reached?
Upgrade the northern ring road - never happened. Rail stations all over the place? Do these people have any idea of the costs of such installations? They must be either totally insane or criminally under qualified for such a position if they have even the slightest hope that such a thing is possible. I would opt for the latter short coming.
"Coun Galloway retired from his job 10 years ago to become a full time councillor." Of course he did, between him and his wife, they were taking £50k plus home from City of York! Nice one Steve!
And finally.... is it not time for an end to PARTY POLITICS? It doesn't benefit the people, the parties just argue amongst themselves often just out of the principle of what their party is supposed to believe. They have no real power, (unless you call Coun Galloway ORDERING council officers to doctor reports to support his desires (I know, I used to work in council)) or desire to do the right thing, after all its just a job.
What is the point of having a Conservative councillor in your ward, with a LibDem council and a Labour MP? They're not exactly gonna bend over each other to please YOU are they?
How about a HUMAN councillor, with a SHARED POWER council and a COALITION government? Or better still, sack most of them and put some intelligent economists in charge.
Ahhhhh.... democracy, great isn't it? Its what lets you spout silly personal opinions!
Posted by: dodgydave, york on 11:12am Fri 9 May 08
been bored, got some more anagrams...Here's some for Steve galloway
Lovely Wet Saga
Wallets Voyage
Yell what Savage?
A Steely Lag, Vow?
Lovely Wastage
We Go Sly, A La Vet!
(It's french for we are lower than a snakes doo dah and need medical assitance!)
Law As Veg Ye lot!
We all so gay, Vet.
been bored, got some more anagrams...Here's some for Steve galloway
Lovely Wet Saga
Wallets Voyage
Yell what Savage?
A Steely Lag, Vow?
Lovely Wastage
We Go Sly, A La Vet!
(It's french for we are lower than a snakes doo dah and need medical assitance!)
Law As Veg Ye lot!
We all so gay, Vet.
Posted by: sane121, York on 4:26pm Fri 9 May 08
Hope they dont build further into car park, which belongs to the people of Acomb not Morrisons. Also what happened to the other plans to build a supermarket further up Front Street?.
Hope they dont build further into car park, which belongs to the people of Acomb not Morrisons. Also what happened to the other plans to build a supermarket further up Front Street?.
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