Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Enterprise capital
Enterprise Capital
South Tyneside is the "enterprise capital" of Tyneside, so we are told, and whilst I am on the theme of Laygate, which is the gateway to the town centre on the A194, I may as well remind everybody about the opposite corner of Laygate, pictured here.
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The vacant site on the left adjacent to Dawson's the Chemist was formerly Hedley Youngs and Allens of Laygate. Plans were originally hatched to develop a Netto outlet here, but these fell by the wayside. There was also talk of a drive-through restaurant, but that didn't happen either, later we heard (after one side of the shops in New Green Street had been vacated and emptied) that Netto were interested in renewing their intentions.
Readers will be getting used to the scenario now - yes, years have gone by, five and a half to be sure, and still the site lies empty. A great advertisement for the "enterprise capital" and the progress we have made as you enter the town.
Perhaps "Spin City" might be a more apt description!
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South Tyneside is the "enterprise capital" of Tyneside, so we are told, and whilst I am on the theme of Laygate, which is the gateway to the town centre on the A194, I may as well remind everybody about the opposite corner of Laygate, pictured here.
Click picture to enlarge
The vacant site on the left adjacent to Dawson's the Chemist was formerly Hedley Youngs and Allens of Laygate. Plans were originally hatched to develop a Netto outlet here, but these fell by the wayside. There was also talk of a drive-through restaurant, but that didn't happen either, later we heard (after one side of the shops in New Green Street had been vacated and emptied) that Netto were interested in renewing their intentions.
Readers will be getting used to the scenario now - yes, years have gone by, five and a half to be sure, and still the site lies empty. A great advertisement for the "enterprise capital" and the progress we have made as you enter the town.
Perhaps "Spin City" might be a more apt description!
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