With Easter literally just around the corner, many shoppers will be looking for some cute seasonal items that won't break the bank.
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Plans to demolish B&Q and replace it with Leigh’s third Home Bargains has been opposed by the DIY store. TJ Morris Ltd, the parent company of Home Bargains, has submitted plans to demolish the current B&Q on Kirkhall Lane and replace it with a Home Bargains.
The DIY chain has opposed the plans to demolish their only site in Leigh and are undergoing legal proceedings at the moment.
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A B&Q spokeswoman said: “B&Q remains committed to having a store in the Leigh area and we have formally objected to the landlord’s planning application. We now need to let the legal process run its course.”
In their planning statement, Home Bargains have said that they wish to strengthen their existing presence in the borough - specifically in Leigh. “There is an existing HB store located at Bradshawgate in Leigh town centre,” the statement said.
“This will be retained alongside the new store proposed at the site. This commitment by TJM to retain their existing store is reflected by the fact that there is a pending planning application for the part-demolition and refurbishment of the existing store on Bradshawgate.”
Home Bargains also have a store on Parsonage Retail park.
“The proposed comprehensive development will regenerate and revitalise the site,” the statement continued.
“It will facilitate the delivery of a high-quality, modern retail building in addition to site-wide improvements, including soft landscaping and a larger car parking area, with a range of parking spaces to meet all needs.
“The proposed development will also retain and create jobs and will result in significant new investment – both directly and indirectly – in the local economy by maintaining
With Easter literally just around the corner, many shoppers will be looking for some cute seasonal items that won't break the bank.
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With Easter and spring just around the corner, shoppers will be looking to pick up some seasonal home decor items to brighten up their home.
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