Tesco Accrington

[Josie Bloggs]

It wasnt nice. I hope the next mayor is chosen because of who he or she is not just because they keep PB in power, but he has to live after all

[Ken Moss]

Originally Posted by Josie Bloggs

It wasnt nice. I hope the next mayor is chosen because of who he or she is not just because they keep PB in power, but he has to live after all

The Mayor is currently decided by a gentleman's agreement that it flips between the two main parties year by year. Although he is now Independent, Malcolm Pritchard had stated for some time that he wanted to be Mayor this year because it has great personal significance for him.

It is now widely understood that a deal was struck between Cllr Pritchard and Cllr Britcliffe that he could be Mayor so long as he supported Conservative decisions in full council meetings. How much this has succeeded is debatable as Malcolm Pritchard does not seem to be a man to come to heel very lightly and he has chaired council meetings in a pretty even-handed way over the past year.

Technically, this year it is Labour's turn but it all depends on the outcome of the local elections in May. I am on a committee at the moment that is currently looking to stop the Mayor being used as a political pawn because all respect for the position has evaporated. The fact that Cllr Britcliffe's name and not Mayor Pritchard's has appeared on so many brass plaques at opening ceremonies around the borough is testament to the ego of the man at the head of the council.

The Ossy Civic Theatre is due for another re-opening this week, watch whose name is on it.

[jaysay]

I wonder which Labour Councillor or candidate Ms Bloggs is

[Ken Moss]

Originally Posted by jaysay

I wonder which Labour Councillor or candidate Ms Bloggs is

If she is then I remain blissfully unaware!

Our lot tend not to skulk in the shadows....

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

If she is then I remain blissfully unaware!

Our lot tend not to skulk in the shadows....

Ya I remember Robert Owen who turned out to be a senior Labour Councillor of many years standing

[Josie Bloggs]

I swear I am in no way connected to the political partys, but I hear some of what goes on and get really angry.

[Eric]

Originally Posted by Josie Bloggs

I swear I am in no way connected to the political partys, but I hear some of what goes on and get really angry.

Chill .... In the great scheme of things ....

[mani]

cant see them closing down tbh.

not this soon

maybe in a year or two time if things stay the same.

asda at the moment i'd say has three/four times the custom tesco is getting. maybe more so.

[vicky1]

The latest rumour is that Sainsbury's have put a bid in for it. But time will tell.

[Stumped]

Originally Posted by vicky1

The latest rumour is that Sainsbury's have put a bid in for it. But time will tell.

The design and size of Accrington's Tesco is more or less the same as the recently opened Sainsbury's at Colne, hence the foundation for this latest rumour!

[garinda]

I think if they can afford a £1.5 (at least) million quid bung to H.B.C. to ensure their plans were passed, I'm sure they'll cope with a few relatively poor month's trading figures.

[Nickelson]

Tesco live off the profit margins of 2000's they need to realise there plan is no longer sustainable and people are getting sick of Tesco towns.

[Josie Bloggs]

I have to give tesco credit for a nice building, it does look good and helps tidy up that part of town. Shopping there is a nice experience because its not really crowded, but there profit can't be great. I still prefer shopping "locally" tho, in the town center.

[flashy]

is the Tesco in Accy always very quiet? we went in Monday Afternoon just after 3 and there was about 5 people in, never seen a Tesco so empty

[Alan Varrechia]

Up to now everytime weve been in it's been very quiet. Good for shopping not for profits.