March 2011 (pdf)
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He continued, “A lot of hard work has been going on over recent months to ensure our ambitious proposals are able to become a reality, and I look forward to seeing this major retail and leisure development, which we anticipate will bring in the region of 300 much needed jobs to the area, come to fruition and help bring about the regeneration of Bargoed town centre.” The development company Simons and the Welsh Assembly Government have been key components in bringing this project to fruition. Simons in responding to the announcement indicated their delight that Morrisons have exchanged contracts for a new 56,000 sq ft supermarket as part of the Retail Plateau development in Bargoed. Philip Hodgkinson, Deputy Chairman of Simons commented, “We are delighted that a company of the calibre of Morrisons has made such a commitment to the town of Bargoed. This represents a significant milestone in the delivery of this important regeneration project, and we look forward to working with both Morrisons and Caerphilly County Borough Council on the detail of the project with the objective of commencing construction later this year.” Cllr Lindsay Whittle, Leader of the Council said, “The future is most certainly looking bright for Bargoed’s Big Idea. The bold ambition is definitely becoming a reality. This development will be a welcome boost for Bargoed, and I am delighted that such a well known retailer is fully behind the scheme, which will bring a whole host of economic benefits for the town and its surrounding areas.” The developer, Simons, is expected to submit a planning application to the council before the end of March. The authority’s Planning Committee will then consider this detailed application, shortly afterwards. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet also recently agreed to the second phase of negotiations and key agreements are being developed that will help bring the second phase of this exciting development to fruition. visit our website: www.bargoedsbigidea.co.uk Proposed developments on the plateau
New lease of life for former Woolworths site Bargoed town centre has received more good news with an announcement that the old Woolworths store is to be occupied by a major national retailer. A lease has now been signed by The Original Factory Shop to take over the building and an extensive re-fit is currently taking place within the store. The premises, which boasts the largest retail floor space in the town, was purchased by the council using Heads of the Valleys funding from the Welsh Assembly Government. The ongoing regeneration of Bargoed town centre is a key priority for Caerphilly County Borough Council. Cllr Ron Davies, welcomed the news, “The decision by the Original Factory Shop to invest in the town is fantastic news and demonstrates a new found confidence in Bargoed.” “The building enjoys a key location within the town centre and will also benefit from the new bus station development and the new pedestrian link being created in close proximity to the site,” added Cllr Davies. The Original Factory Shop has stores nationwide offering a wide range of merchandise - ladieswear, menswear, kidswear, sportswear, electricals, housewares, toys, beauty and fragrance - all discounted. Most of the products sold by the firm are either branded or originally made for other high street stores and supermarkets. visit our website: www.bargoedsbigidea.co.uk
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He continued, “A lot of hard work has been<br />
going on over recent months to ensure our<br />
ambitious proposals are able to become<br />
a reality, and I look forward to seeing this<br />
major retail and leisure development,<br />
which we anticipate will bring in the region<br />
of 300 much needed jobs to the area,<br />
come to fruition and help bring about the<br />
regeneration of Bargoed town centre.”<br />
The development company Simons and the<br />
Welsh Assembly Government have been<br />
key components in bringing this project<br />
to fruition. Simons in responding to the<br />
announcement indicated their delight that<br />
Morrisons have exchanged contracts for a<br />
new 56,000 sq ft supermarket as part of the<br />
Retail Plateau development in Bargoed.<br />
Philip Hodgkinson, Deputy Chairman of<br />
Simons commented, “We are delighted that<br />
a company of the calibre of Morrisons has<br />
made such a commitment to the town of<br />
Bargoed. This represents a significant<br />
milestone in the delivery of this important<br />
regeneration project, and we look forward to<br />
working with both Morrisons and Caerphilly<br />
County Borough Council on<br />
the detail of the project with<br />
the objective of commencing<br />
construction later this year.”<br />
Cllr Lindsay Whittle, Leader of the Council<br />
said, “The future is most certainly looking<br />
bright for Bargoed’s Big Idea. The bold<br />
ambition is definitely becoming a reality.<br />
This development will be a welcome boost<br />
for Bargoed, and I am delighted that such<br />
a well known retailer is fully behind the<br />
scheme, which will bring a whole host of<br />
economic benefits for the town and its<br />
surrounding areas.”<br />
The developer, Simons, is expected to<br />
submit a planning application to the council<br />
before the end of <strong>March</strong>. The authority’s<br />
Planning Committee will then consider this<br />
detailed application, shortly afterwards.<br />
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s<br />
Cabinet also recently agreed to the second<br />
phase of negotiations and key agreements<br />
are being developed that will help bring the<br />
second phase of this exciting development<br />
to fruition.<br />
visit our website:<br />
www.bargoedsbigidea.co.uk<br />
Proposed developments on the plateau
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