EXCLUSIVE
Sainsbury’s has decided not to open a convenience store in the former Barclays Bank on Wanstead High Street.
The company told Wansteadium: “We remain very interested in opening a new shop in Wanstead.
“However following a review we have decided not to progress our plans for a new convenience store at the former Barclays Bank. Clearly this was not an easy decision to make and we’re grateful for people’s patience and support.
“We will now be marketing the site to interested parties so we bring the building back into use as quickly as possible.”
How about an art/office space for local talent to develop as has happened in Manor Park Library? We have a wealth of artistic talent in and around Wanstead but no where for them to work or display. The building could be converted to share music/art/office space.
However finding the brave investors to develop the site might be more difficult but there must be somewhere out there? Any takers?
Andrew Bruce those property prices are gonna tumble after this announcement! 😉
Jon – I hope this was an ironic comment. Who needs Sainsburys when we already have a couple of supermarkets, #Wanstead Fish, Harveys and The Ginger Pig.
So…what will be there I wonder…and how before squatters move in AGAIN. ???? p.s …NO MORE FAST FOOD JOINTS OR TAKEAWAYS. …OR COFFEE SHOPS..EITHER. ð
I don’t think so Jon Gapes
We need more unique independent retailers like Ginger Pig, Harvey’s what a fantastic addition to our high street
I am personally over the moon
Sainsburys not opening.
Anyone know who they’ve sold too?
They say they will be marketing it. As yet unsold
Well if what is being reported on rent for Londis 50k a year plus rates think we are going to be looking at empty shops soon
Just heard The Orange Tree shutting…. Turkish Coffee Shop?
Also, Londis shutting up shop.
Laundrette is going to be another
Coffee Shop. Hopefully bring surrounding visitors to high street
Somewhere affordable would have been nice. It’s not to bad as only a 10 min drive to Leyton Asda. 🙁
And there is a sign in the window of Londis stating “Closing down Sale”.
Of course I was being sarcastic. It’s not like the local housing market will crumble as a Sainsburys local isn’t opening! But with Londis closing it’s only a matter of time… 🙂
Waitrose is opening up next to George pub, so no way are house prices going to tumble
Or nail bars etc!!
I didn’t hear that one before now!!!
We need to start a campaign to save the Londis Horse. My daughter will be devastated if it goes!!
A nice cheese and wine bar would be good (along the lines of The Albertine in Shepherds Bush which is so lovely). I don’t think we have that many take-aways on high street. There’s no Chinese, Thai or Italian. Ginger Pig and Harvey’s look lovely but they are not cheap. I’m all for a nice looking high street but I like to see something I can afford also.
A decent card & book shop would be good.
PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
The first person to say ‘I hope it’ll be an M&S food’ or ‘I hope it becomes a Waitrose’ wins an all-expenses-paid fortnight’s holiday for two in the Seychelles!
Think that’s provided by BHF and Barnados
A credible antique or second hand furniture shop is what it needs otherwise another missed opportunity- bit like that playground
Too late for little family run Londis.
No. More. Eateries. FFS.