Lloyds Bank to close Stafford, Brewood and Birmingham branches

[Jonah]

Had a letter from Lloyds this morning saying the branch will be closing on 17th July 2017.

 

[HopesDad]

Is that even legal?

Oh yes, perfectly legal. There is a disabled parking space at the side then it's just up a ramp to get in. Nearest space to the market square branch is quite a way away though, either at the side of the old Marks and Spencer, if there is a space, or along Salter Street, which is very rarely clear.

 

[proactive]

 

[c0tt0nt0p]

I have been told that McDonalds are opening a branch by the Knot and Plough pub. Also alleged to be opening there is a Costa Coffee with a drive-thru.

I was aware of the Costa but not the McD up by the Knot and Plough. I don't think they have made any applications and I would imagine there may be pressure on them not to open there given the proximity to the Academy School on Weston Road....

 

[Jonah]

I was aware of the Costa but not the McD up by the Knot and Plough. I don't think they have made any applications and I would imagine there may be pressure on them not to open there given the proximity to the Academy School on Weston Road....

Yeah it is close but it seems like The Hough McDonalds isn't happening so it wouldn't surprise me if this is true.

 

[c0tt0nt0p]

Yeah it is close but it seems like The Hough McDonalds isn't happening so it wouldn't surprise me if this is true.

They still have a year of the original 3 years given when planning was accepted to make a start on it....

 

[c0tt0nt0p]

In addition they could always try and fit one into the Frankie and Bennys as it fits their requirement of wanting a 2 storey property.

 

[Wormella]

Yeah it is close but it seems like The Hough McDonalds isn't happening so it wouldn't surprise me if this is true.

But surely a mcdonads on the hough would be super close the 3 primary schools and I don't remember it coming up on any objections.

 

[HopesDad]

But surely a mcdonads on the hough would be super close the 3 primary schools and I don't remember it coming up on any objections.

Being close to primary schools is less of an issue as primary chiidren tend not to leave the school premises at lunchtime, and are often escorted in the mornings and after school by parents, who would steer them away from McDonald's. Secondary school children are often free to leave the premises at lunchtime and so would spend their dinner money at McDonald's.

Having said that, there is already a Kentucky Fried Chicken place at the Hough anyway, so the precedent is set.

 

[Withnail]

Ironically, it is the failings of Stafford which kept the branch open, rather than caused its closure.

Yes, irony.

So the failings of Stafford kept it open, yet its closing is also somehow indicative of Stafford's 'traditions' of failure, but...

... it was inevitable it would close, as I said at the start of this thread.

...because

Those heady days are long gone...

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Do you like sponge?

I do, because i'm not allowed anything sharp.

 

[staffordjas]

Must say though that the staff haven't helped themselves as in the case of when I went in to open a new savings account. After me queuing for ages, finally reached the cashier only for her to tell me to go back home and open it online instead ! (As it was the time when Virgin wasn't working at home, I had cash to deposit there and then, I walked into town and put my money in a building society instead)

 

[Jonah]

Unfortunately there are certain things that must be done online now. I had a business loan with the branch three years ago and when it finished wanted another so I went down to the branch to sort it only to be told the same thing - apply online or ring the business centre in Birmingham.

I did complain but was told that edicts from above meant they weren't allowed to deal with business related enquiries in branch. A ridiculous state of affairs not of their own making.

Anyway, I ended up financing my purchase with someone else so they lost out on retaining my business.

 

[kyoto49]

But surely a mcdonads on the hough would be super close the 3 primary schools and I don't remember it coming up on any objections.

Who is it that eats all this junk food and drinks all these coffees, I mean, how many fast food outlets can one town support

 

[HopesDad]

Who is it that eats all this junk food and drinks all these coffees, I mean, how many fast food outlets can one town support

This is no ordinary town. This is Stafford. Chav Central. No shops, but plenty of places to fill your body with crap and show off your latest B&M stores and Primark purchases.

 

[Floss]

This is no ordinary town. This is Stafford. Chav Central. No shops, but plenty of places to fill your body with crap and show off your latest B&M stores and Primark purchases.

it’s a great town

 

[bunique]

Stafford is no different to any other medium sized town. I actually like that there is a good range of independent eateries. If you think Stafford is "Chav Central" then you clearly haven't set foot in another town in recent years.

Incidentally some of the sketchier types who had appeared before Christmas seem to have gone away - I'm thinking girl with face tattoo and major mental health problems, and friends...

 

[Jonah]

I take it you are not Stafford born and bred? If not of all the towns... why did you come here? If you were born here, then why are you still here? Questions I'd be asking myself if I hated a place so much. You want change, make it happen! Stafford doesn't benefit from all of your negative comments. Haven't you anything more interesting to say? is there anything you are ever positive about? It must be exhausting spending all your energy being so negative, try to look for some positivity you never know you might like it.

You are fighting a losing battle if you think he will ever be any different.

 

[proactive]

 

[Glam]

That's a @John Marwood avatar if ever I saw one!! x

 

[basil]

I take it you are not Stafford born and bred? If not of all the towns... why did you come here? If you were born here, then why are you still here? Questions I'd be asking myself if I hated a place so much. You want change, make it happen! Stafford doesn't benefit from all of your negative comments. Haven't you anything more interesting to say? is there anything you are ever positive about? It must be exhausting spending all your energy being so negative, try to look for some positivity you never know you might like it.

When 'you' move, 'you' goes as well...