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    What was this building?

    The building was constructed by the owners of various shoe factories in the area in the 19th century. The north end of town appeared not to have running water (?) at the time and the workers in the factories only had the offer of "pub" refreshment at lunch time. Therefore, production in the...
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    Whats going on in the field next to the castle?

    Not sure who has been scammed here? Not been told the whole truth? Sure, I think most members at SCGC have suspected that an 18 hole course won't happen for the last 10-12 years. They aren't stupid! However, most just couldn't care less as long as the current facility continues as it is. Why...
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    Business idea?

    "We" is a small group of people. Folks, no need to overthink the thread. Just a few genuine people with some money to invest in small local businesses/ideas who thought we'd give this platform a go for starters rather than the bigger angel investment sites. Hope this is ok?
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    Business idea?

    who said we wanted them on a plate for free
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    Business idea?

    We're bored, or at least we have a bit too much spare time that we'd like to fill with work rather than leisure If you've got a small business idea, need a kick-start, a leg-up or an informal sounding board, feel free to get in touch via DM Everything in confidence, no promises, no freebies...
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    Car Parking at Riverway.

    I think Really was really trying to say "hi, great idea, as you know as a Stafford based retailer I support the town and additional competitively priced car parking would be great. Might be better if you gave more contact info on your flyer, after all, who likes mobile phones, sounds like those...
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    Car park by Waggon & Horses

    this this and a bit more if this.....30k lol
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    Car park by Waggon & Horses

    If you put 30k in the bank how much interest would you get over 12 months? Say 1K? (dunno that's a guess) If you take planning for houses or commercial premises out of the equation and just charged £1 per day for parking (say 15 spaces?) how much is that? Plus as someone has stated, the value...
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    Car park by Waggon & Horses

    I'd have paid more than 30K for it...... (given the opportunity of course) as, I suspect, would many others
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    Car park by Waggon & Horses

    Apologies if this subject is covered elsewhere but.... It appears The Bed Centre have purchased the car park behind the W&H and stopped locals using it. Interestingly it appears it was purchased from Stafford Borough Council for 30K. Anyone know if it was ever on the open market? Seems someone...
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    What was this building?

    Morrisons, Irish, Buffalo.....all ideas entertained
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    What was this building?

    A planning application is due to be submitted within the next couple of months with a view to construction starting next year to get it back in use.
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    Forum Member of the Moment.

    Someone asked today if the champagne corks were popping.... Not really, just a sense of a lost 24 months, continued dis-belief at the obstacles put in place and relief that the first independent professional to dig into the matter has come up with a decision that makes sense to 99.99% of the...
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    Planning in Stafford good or bad ?

    Is this strictly true? I know its the line used by the county council in particular when justifying building new industrial estates on the edge of town If you've lived in Stafford for say 30-40 years is YOUR town better than it was. Is your daily life better because loads more people live...
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    Sport and Politics

    E&S letters page last night ....
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