New Tesco

[LANDROVER ROGER]

Huge Tesco opened near to my village of Blythe Bridge in Staffordshire.Followed in a relatively short space of time by closure of a greengrocers,two butcher`s shops,two off licences and a sweetshop.Good for the local economy?Tosh!

Was there a Tescos there already ?

No.Built it on the site of a demolished pottery company.

[howlsatthemoon]

Wish it was open now as the County Garage has bumped their prices up to 120.9 for diesel and petrol (Dick Turpin rides again).

The County really are taking the piss now. 10p a litre dearer than Glasgow and 5p dearer than Lochgilphead. The sooner the new Tesco gets the go-ahead the better.

Now up to 122.9

[bill]

Wish it was open now as the County Garage has bumped their prices up to 120.9 for diesel and petrol (Dick Turpin rides again).

The County really are taking the piss now. 10p a litre dearer than Glasgow and 5p dearer than Lochgilphead. The sooner the new Tesco gets the go-ahead the better.

Now up to 122.9

OK so the County are selling at 122.9,let's imagine Tesco was open,how much do you think they would be selling at?IMHO it would probably be 1p less.

[kintyre56]

This thread seems to have gone very quiet. Is there apathy about the proposed new Tescos? This must be one of the most dangerous developments that the wee toon has ever faced and yet very few people seem to care enough to speak out. Has the planning application been re-submitted - does anyone know?

[maxmix]

Can't wait for the cheaper petrol to come.... £1.21 today.... Shocking (I know it's up everywhere etc, but competition may be a good thing)

maxmix

[4th gen Suthen']

Bill is right. If the new Tesco was in place now you would get petrol for £1.20p.

There are many arguments for, and against, the new Tesco but the price of petrol surely should not come into the equation.

If the new superduper mega store gets the go ahead, and is built, we can forget about any other shops in the town centre, if we think things are bad now.............
We would just be another boarded up Tescotown.

[jdcarra]

Can't wait for the cheaper petrol to come.... £1.21 today.... Shocking (I know it's up everywhere etc, but competition may be a good thing)

maxmix

Come to Carradale and you'll get it a penny cheaper,but then you've got to travel the 14 miles and back to get that price , or you could travel to Oban were it was £117p litre on Saturday (£116.9 to be precise).

The proposed new Tescos seems to be caught up in a petrol price war. Will it really matter what price it is? we will all still fill our tanks because we cannot do with out our vehicles.Just like the hikes they propose for the parking ticket, they all seem to have us under the thumb now .

[History]

There are many arguments for, and against, the new Tesco but the price of petrol surely should not come into the equation.

Why not? The price of everything we have to find money for should come into the equation. Why should we be paying more than the rest of the country because of our geography in a one petrol pump town? It's the same with Kerosene. If you phone Highland fuels for a price they ask for your postcode because it is dearer here than other postcode areas they deliver to.

Highland fuels would not in my opinion deserve any loyalty if there is competition. Even if Tesco were the same price as the County I would go to Tesco for the clubcard points

Petrol yesterday in:-
Morrison's 115.9p
Lochgilphead 116.9p
Tarbert 121.9p
Clachan 119.9p
County £ 120.9

[ex campbeltown lady]

Just to give you an idea of Tesco thinking:- We had a 24 hour mega store open here in Yorkshire and their petrol is within 1p of surrounding petrol stations. The only perk they offer is if you spend xx pounds in store you get a 5p per litre reduction in fuel.

[History]

Just to give you an idea of Tesco thinking:- We had a 24 hour mega store open here in Yorkshire and their petrol is within 1p of surrounding petrol stations. The only perk they offer is if you spend xx pounds in store you get a 5p per litre reduction in fuel.

I can understand that way of thinking If there are a number of petrol stations around, it's business but for years we have only ever had one alternative and I feel that as the only show in town the County have taken us for granted. I personally will never use them again if there is an alternative at the same or cheaper. At least Tesco will be open until their advertised closing time, unlike the County who close when it suits them.

[minsyb]

I agree, the County need some competition.

I think the new Tesco would be great and as a regular shopper I would still use the small shops in the town. Like the County Garage I feel that some shops could do with the competition to encourage better opening times and customer service!

[maxmix]

I agree, the County need some competition.

I think the new Tesco would be great and as a regular shopper I would still use the small shops in the town. Like the County Garage I feel that some shops could do with the competition to encourage better opening times and customer service!

Well said.... As I said earlier Competition can be a good thing.... It's not as if the new Tesco is going to be on the Main Street... Back to the Petrol prices... Maybole in Ayrshire, The Jet station where I always fill up when round at mums was,
£1.15 today and Girvan was at £1.21, it just shows how some small towns can still do a good deal, they are always at least 5-10p a litre cheaper than anyone else....

Another great thing for when the new Tesco comes (and it will ) Is (as someone mentioned earlier) do your weekly shopping and then get another 5p per litre of your fuel.... Happy days.... I know the 5p does not sound much overall...

BUT ! When I stick my 40 litres in (normally every week) its a saving of £2 not very much I know, but that £100 a year certainly would pay my mobile phone bill or half my road tax....

Only thing is.... Every driver in town and I know there are a few will then shop in the Tesco to get the 5p off...

So... That means the Coop will go down the chute too

Funny old game.... Eh ?

maxmix

When are they starting to build anyway ? Will need to apply for a part time job there, so I can get some Staff discount too lol

[bill]

Another great thing for when the new Tesco comes (and it will ) Is (as someone mentioned earlier) do your weekly shopping and then get another 5p per litre of your fuel.... Happy days.... I know the 5p does not sound much overall...

BUT ! When I stick my 40 litres in (normally every week) its a saving of £2 not very much I know, but that £100 a year certainly would pay my mobile phone bill or half my road tax....

You will find that it is not a permanent 365 days a year offer Maxmix.

[WTC]

I agree, the County need some competition.

I think the new Tesco would be great and as a regular shopper I would still use the small shops in the town. Like the County Garage I feel that some shops could do with the competition to encourage better opening times and customer service!

Well said.... As I said earlier Competition can be a good thing.... It's not as if the new Tesco is going to be on the Main Street... Back to the Petrol prices... Maybole in Ayrshire, The Jet station where I always fill up when round at mums was,
£1.15 today and Girvan was at £1.21, it just shows how some small towns can still do a good deal, they are always at least 5-10p a litre cheaper than anyone else....

Another great thing for when the new Tesco comes (and it will ) Is (as someone mentioned earlier) do your weekly shopping and then get another 5p per litre of your fuel.... Happy days.... I know the 5p does not sound much overall...

BUT ! When I stick my 40 litres in (normally every week) its a saving of £2 not very much I know, but that £100 a year certainly would pay my mobile phone bill or half my road tax....

Only thing is.... Every driver in town and I know there are a few will then shop in the Tesco to get the 5p off...

So... That means the Coop will go down the chute too

Funny old game.... Eh ?

maxmix

When are they starting to build anyway ? Will need to apply for a part time job there, so I can get some Staff discount too lol

Mmmmmmmm...........

County must employ 8-10 people. Co-op 40-50.

Hope they all can get a job in the new Tesco when their owners close them.

Is this a big 'chute' o wise one?

[Kintyre Lad]

What about the new creamery? It is important to local farmers and is part of the deal.