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Sainsbury's unveil Whitby store plans - WHAT DO YOU THINK?
SAINSBURY'S today unveils its proposals for the 30,000 sq ft store which the firm say would create 250 new full and part-time jobs for local people.
The scheme has been criticised from some quarters over fears it would impact on town centre trading.
The two-day public exhibition of the plans launches between 9am and 2pm in the James Cook Theatre at The Coliseum.
The plans will then be displayed tomorrow between 10am and 3pm at East Whitby Primary School in Stainsacre Lane, near to the site.
Members of the Sainsbury's development team will be on hand to answer questions.
Jo Try, regional development surveyor at Sainsbury's, said: "This is an important investment opportunity for Whitby in these uncertain times and I would encourage people to come and have a look at the proposals, speak to a member of the team and let us know what they think of the plans. The application wouldn't even be submitted until we have considered everyone's comments."
Europower Group Ltd and SPC UK currently occupy the site and Sainsbury's is currently working with them to find re-location sites in Whitby.
The company says no job losses are anticipated.
It would be the second major build in the area this year after the opening of DIY retailer Homebase.
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