treeve
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Tescos have increased their plans for development of their already massive site at Ponsandane. This follows the intentions of Sainsburys in their offer to purchase the site of the Heliport, following their intention to close or move to another site, Newquay or St Just. It is my understanding that Penzance Chamber of Commerce supports the Sainsbury campaign but is uncertain as to the Tesco plans. It has already been voiced that the Helicopter move is 'bad for the town' and in tandem with the perceived public opinion and its results on the Harbour development and Ferry, will mean a 'last man to leave Penzance will turn out the lights'. All of this pear shaped doom and gloom, bears no relation to the reality.
It is all very well to insist that certain factions are supporting Penzance, when the reality is that they are combining to destroy what Penzance (and area) has. In fact NONE of the money spent in any of the multinational stores has any benefit to the town, it goes straight into private coffers. It can be argued that a certain impact can be made in employment, but at the cost of local shops. This is the same area geographically in which Marks and Spencers was denied an opening when the Wharfhouse scheme was originally mooted ( I handled the scheme); in that case it is generally and widely held that the store improves local trade. It was to be in the town, not outside of the town, as now.
Below, I will copy across from the coments in the album on Ponsandane Brook. I am ever mindful of the Chuck Berry song ... He got what he wanted, but he lost what he had'. ...
It is all very well to insist that certain factions are supporting Penzance, when the reality is that they are combining to destroy what Penzance (and area) has. In fact NONE of the money spent in any of the multinational stores has any benefit to the town, it goes straight into private coffers. It can be argued that a certain impact can be made in employment, but at the cost of local shops. This is the same area geographically in which Marks and Spencers was denied an opening when the Wharfhouse scheme was originally mooted ( I handled the scheme); in that case it is generally and widely held that the store improves local trade. It was to be in the town, not outside of the town, as now.
Below, I will copy across from the coments in the album on Ponsandane Brook. I am ever mindful of the Chuck Berry song ... He got what he wanted, but he lost what he had'. ...
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