HAPPY WITH A SAINSBURY’S
I read many comments in last month’s Local News about the lack of support for a Sainsbury’s supermarket on Wilford Lane. The Asda is the only big supermarket this side of Bridgford. Other supermarkets near-by, such as Co-Op (also on Wilford Lane), just don’t have the range of products to appease the local shopper – well that’s my opinion anyway. Increased choice will surely bring more... Read More
PARK AND RIDE TRAFFIC
Regarding Mike Simpson’s recent letter in your newspaper – does he know how much of the traffic using the A453 is ‘park & ride’ type traffic? In my view not a lot – shall we say 2 or 3%, and that I believe is on the generous side. So how will a park & ride at Parkway make any difference to the congestion. Not a lot! ‘Let it be – let it be, dualling for the 453′ – (all... Read More
ANYONE HEARD THE NOISY PLANES IN BRIDGFORD?
Has anyone else notice the noisy planes in West Bridgford lately? For the past few weeks there have been low-flying noisy aeroplanes at all hours of the day, but especially in the evening from 8-11pm. They seem to be mostly heading east from East Midlands Airport (EMA). It is getting to be a real nuisance and speaking to EMA only gets a photocopied circular saying “we monitored it and no rules... Read More
SAFETY NEEDED URGENTLY ON SAXONDALE ROUNDABOUT
There surely has to be numerous urgent safety improvements to the ‘new’ Saxondale roundabout, in its revised location beneath the soon-to-be-completed A46 dual carriageway. I suggest that the current layout, with the many slips, filters and exits, is nothing more than a veritable death trap. Unimproved, I can visualise many future incidents, and accidents, especially for motorists unfamiliar with... Read More
DISRESPECTFUL PARKING
The amount of cars now parking partway on the footpaths has gone beyond a joke. I was tempted to take pictures after seeing a chap in a wheelchair have to go onto the road to get by a car parked on the footpath opposite the British Legion. What we need is a full-time parking enforcement warden here in Clifton. What goes through the minds of these ignorant folks as they mount the kerb to park? If the... Read More
DON’T MOAN ABOUT MORRISONS
I am fed up of hearing people moan about Morrisons. If these people really shopped around they would see that prices are going up everywhere. All the major supermarkets; Tesco, Asda and Morrisons compete equally. What’s more in one shop is cheaper in another. I agree Morrisons need some decent competition, but a Aldi or Lidl not another Tesco. Angela Wilson Clifton Read More →
LETS CELEBRATE THE A453 WIDENING APPROVAL
Hooray – what a bit of good news in all the doom and gloom. The A453 could soon be widened. Personally, I won’t believe it until the diggers arrive but it is a step in the right direction. I would like to thank your paper for constantly featuring this project. I know you have always published comments from both sides of the argument but that focus has kept the subject alive and in the public... Read More
WE DON’T WANT A SAINSBURY’S
I’ve had one of the Sainsbury’s pamphlets. Clever piece of work this is – extolling the virtues of the eco-dream store on stilts for Wilford Lane. They say the increase in traffic will be manageable. Ha! Like you could manage the fall out from a small nuclear device. The proposed new store will probably light up the sky like one. There is a benefit though. It will be that bright, because... Read More
WE DO WANT A SAINSBURY’S
I have just read that Sainsbury’s have revealed plans to redevelop a site formerly occupied by The Chateau pub, off Wilford Lane in West Bridgford. Now that will get me shopping down there, as the proposed extension of Morrisons has been put on hold. The state of staffing levels in Morrisons has got folks waiting in the aisles, getting back to the old Co-op way of working again. A new supermarket... Read More
VARIOUS THOUGHTS ON CLIFTON
I hear that the proposed remodelling and expansion of Morrisons has been put on hold for a while, while plans for a drive-through restaurant on the old Man of Trent site has had a knock back. This is not good for us here in Clifton, as we are bottom of the league when it come to retail outlets. It seems like we just tread water with what we have. The building plot on Green Lane would make a good addition... Read More
