Mack Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 I popped there earlier on an errand, and whilst there will be those that reply on this thread saying "good riddance" etc compared to 10 years ago it looks all over for Coalville. Co-op department store.. Closed Half of the shopping centre... vacant The market hall on a Friday... almost deserted Snibston... Set for closure New Tesco opposite the town hall... cancelled New shopping centre.... cancelled Shops around Hotel Street.... Empty Emporium Night Club... Closing in January Now I know Coaville is looked down on by a lot of people, however the way the NW Leics Council are allowing the town to die to me is a scandal. I'd imagine they'll do nothing over the next 18 months either and by then it really will be too late.
Webbo Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 You can't blame the council because there aren't enough people using the shops to make them viable. It's happening all over the country, not just Coalville.
Mack Posted 22 October 2013 Author Posted 22 October 2013 You can't blame the council because there aren't enough people using the shops to make them viable. It's happening all over the country, not just Coalville. I'd suggest the big change happened when they started charging for parking in the town, a council decision and a huge blow. For example Swadlincote has stopped charging for parking and the town is growing.
Webbo Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 I'd suggest the big change happened when they started charging for parking in the town, a council decision and a huge blow. For example Swadlincote has stopped charging for parking and the town is growing. Fair point.
yorkie1999 Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 I'd suggest the big change happened when they started charging for parking in the town, a council decision and a huge blow. For example Swadlincote has stopped charging for parking and the town is growing. I'd suggest a big change happened when they closed down the pits.
Zingari Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 I'd suggest the big change happened when they started charging for parking in the town, a council decision and a huge blow. For example Swadlincote has stopped charging for parking and the town is growing. I think you've a good point there. Smaller towns have got to offer some incentive to attract shoppers and visitors . If someone is going to pay parking fees , they will probably just go to the bigger towns and cities.
I am Rod Hull Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 I'd suggest the big change happened when they started charging for parking in the town, a council decision and a huge blow. For example Swadlincote has stopped charging for parking and the town is growing. You`re right, I live a couple of miles away from Swad and it is growing. A lot of folk round here used Burton more than Swad but thats changed and since they built a huge Morrisons, Iceland, Argos, Home Bargains, cinema, LIDL, Costa Coffee, etc. I used to shop in Burton every week but I`v probably been 2 or 3 times in the last 6 months. Swadlincote used to be all card and charity shops it was shite, but they`ve turned it around in the last few years, I think Coalville could learn a thing or two from them.
Stuliasz Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 There are many reasons that have caused Coalville to fall into relative desolation, most reasons have been already mentioned here. One thing Coalville does have going for it is location and relatively cheap property, so a good hub for people working elsewhere. If they could harness that side of things and perhaps rebuild the railway line (its 30 mins drive to my nearest train station!), at least it would have something going for it even if that wouldn't benefit the town centre directly. Without some serious external investment, the town itself is only going to get worse. Like someone else said, it's one of many towns up and down the country suffering from the same fate and to be honest I can't see that getting rid of parking charges would actually achieve anything now, the horse has already bolted.
Leicesterpool Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 Sounds a bit like Nuneaton to be fair, we've lost a few big named shops like Marks and spencer and that, and there getting replaced by cheap charity shops or betting shops, also we haven't got many nightclubs to go to.
Finnegan Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 I'd rather save Middlesboro or Hull than Co'ville.
Ian W LCFC Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 Sounds a bit like Nuneaton to be fair, we've lost a few big named shops like Marks and spencer and that, and there getting replaced by cheap charity shops or betting shops, also we haven't got many nightclubs to go to. Have we actually got ANY? Hasn't Liquid closed?
The Year Of The Fox Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 I'd certainly blame some of it on car parking charges. It used to be a half decent night out when the litten tree was open (was closed mainly due to the smoking ban I believe in that there was no room out the back for a shelter and the front of the place wouldnt suffice) Since that shut and the Snibby and Leicester Inn have changed hands a fair few times it has gone downhill. I remember in 2001 I met two birds in Spain from Manchester. They both used to go emporium as did many people from over the country. It's gonna be a bloody wild night on emporiums closing night I tell thee! Getting the train line up and running would be of huge benefit to the town. I have to laugh though, particularly on here, some comments make it seem like its downtown Basra. There are a couple of knobs around sure, but I do feel pretty safe walking home wankered from one of the remaining pubs on a friday. I certainly feel a lot safer than I would in some parts of Leicester. Even Ashby (love the place) has gone downhill since i was at school there. Mainly due to the chavs from burton and swad ending up there on a weekend night.
absolutelegend Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 I hope this is an oppotunity for coalville town centre. Empty shops and cheap rents should mean the chance for small independent retailers to open up. If that was the route that it went down then I'd do my shopping there over the standard dull and boring city centre shops that we have come to know and loathe throughout britain.
Unabomber Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 I hope this is an oppotunity for coalville town centre. Empty shops and cheap rents should mean the chance for small independent retailers to open up. If that was the route that it went down then I'd do my shopping there over the standard dull and boring city centre shops that we have come to know and loathe throughout britain. Location: London Would travel up to Coalville to do shopping.
The Year Of The Fox Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 Oh another thing, there are too many supermarkets in such a small town. Morrison's,Aldi,Netto, Iceland, Co-op, Lidl and farmfoods, with Tesco 4 miles away! It's worth noting most tramps and trouble makers are from greenhill and Agar Nook rather than Coalville itself.
sphericalfox Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 The only thing a train station in Coalville would do is help those in it, to get out easier. Coalville is getting stuffed by the likes of Loughborough, Ashby, Burton, and Swad being up the road and offering wider choice. Coalville has Morrisons. That's it. edit - oh and it had the luxury of the nearest McD's in the area about 15 years ago.
The Year Of The Fox Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 The only thing a train station in Coalville would do is help those in it, to get out easier. Coalville is getting stuffed by the likes of Loughborough, Ashby, Burton, and Swad being up the road and offering wider choice. Coalville has Morrisons. That's it. edit - oh and it had the luxury of the nearest McD's in the area about 15 years ago. See the post above RE supermarkets. Cant remember if I mentioned Asda in that post too.Like I say, its not the best but its not that bad either (when you get to know it)
Guest MattP Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 I prefer Whittick. Can do a proper pub crawl around there, some right shitholes and it's cheap as anything. Love it.
Finnegan Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 Oh another thing, there are too many supermarkets in such a small town. Morrison's,Aldi,Netto, Iceland, Co-op, Lidl and farmfoods, with Tesco 4 miles away! It's worth noting most tramps and trouble makers are from greenhill and Agar Nook rather than Coalville itself. Surely anything more than Lidl and Farmfoods in Coalville is like sticking a Waitrose on the New Parks?
absolutelegend Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 Surely anything more than Lidl and Farmfoods in Coalville is like sticking a Waitrose on the New Parks? brain of britain 2013
davieG Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 I used to go there every now and then from Glen field but haven't been since they introduced parking charges, like wise with Blaby.
sphericalfox Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 See the post above RE supermarkets. Cant remember if I mentioned Asda in that post too. Like I say, its not the best but its not that bad either (when you get to know it) You've listed shops not supermarkets. That Asda is no bigger than Netto. Tesco is in Ashby.
The Year Of The Fox Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 I prefer Whittick. Can do a proper pub crawl around there, some right shitholes and it's cheap as anything. Love it. Again, used to be a decent night out but now the main two pubs are 3 Crowns and White Horse. The Oak is shut now. The Engine in Coalville gets heaving on a Friday still.
The Year Of The Fox Posted 22 October 2013 Posted 22 October 2013 You've listed shops not supermarkets. That Asda is no bigger than Netto. Tesco is in Ashby. Yeh but my point was that all these chains have ruined the privately owned grocers or whatever. I dunno I fully understand why people assume its a hell hole but its genuinely not that bad (im not even from coalville originally so I'm not defending it for that reason). I thoroughly recommend La Torre for a decent italian meal which I'd imagine would shock some people that such a place can exist here.
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