Morrisons submits formal planning application for Weybridge site
10:30am Sunday 17th June 2012 in News By Louise Robertson
Food chain Morrisons has submitted an official planning application to develop the former Focus DIY store in Weybridge.
The company hopes Elmbridge Council will determine the application later this year, so that the food store can be open in time for Christmas 2013.
Morrisons held a public consultation on its plans to redevelop the former Focus DIY site in May, which received strong local interest.
The proposed design was altered as a direct result of the feedback received. The chain reduced the height of the entrance feature in Monument Hill and changed the design of part of the rear section of the store near Baker Street.
Richard Haynes, development executive for Morrisons, said: “Our proposals will revitalise the former Focus site in Weybridge, creating jobs, delivering investment and helping to boost the town.
“It is a strong proposition for the town and will increase affordable fresh food choice for local people.”
The opening is expected to create 300 new part-time and full-time jobs will be created and £3.5m of local investment is expected.
The scheme includes 220 car parking spaces, with 1.5 hours of free parking, for shoppers using the store.
Visit elmbridge.gov.uk to view the plans.
Source: www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
Witness appeal after Paisley shop worker stabbed - BBC News
Detectives investigating the attempted murder of a shopkeeper in Paisley have appealed for witnesses.
A 48-year-old man remains in a critical condition after being stabbed by a male attacker in the Sunshine Grocers on Green Road on Friday afternoon.
Police said forensic investigations, door-to-door inquiries and examinations of CCTV footage were continuing.
Officers also want to speak to anyone who was in the area around the time of the attack at about 17:00.
Det Ch Insp Duncan Sloan said: "Sunshine Grocers is a popular shop in the local community, so it is possible that someone may have either seen or heard the assault taking place.
"I am particularly interested in speaking to a female, described as in her late teens with dark hair wearing an apron, carrying Aldi carrier bags, who was observed walking from the cycle track on Fulbar Road towards Green Road, Paisley, around the time of the attack.
"She may have seen something that could be relevant to our investigation."
There is no description available of the suspect but police said it was possible he may have had bloodstains on his clothing.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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