SAINSBURY’S has said it has no news to tell residents about
when work will start on a Dorridge superstore but acknowledged “frustration” at
the wait.
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The firm posted a short statement on its Facebook page after
a resident left a picture of boarded up Forest Court
demanding action.
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council gave permission for
the scheme in November 2011 but work has not started.
The firm said it would reply to posts expressing concern
that work had not started. Some 372 people have commented so far.
But its latest post says: “I'm sorry we weren't able to post
the update as hoped yesterday.
“I understand you're frustrated at being kept waiting, but
please accept my personal assurances that we're still reviewing this with our
colleagues and will post again as soon as we receive an update. Thanks again,
Ross.”
Lynda Hatcher posted the picture, writing: "This is my village - "like" if you think the residents of Dorridge deserve better.
"Our Sainsburys store should be nearly finished and instead, after months of waiting , we are left with this, AND NO TIMETABLE FOR STARTING OR COMPLETION."
It comes after Sainsbury’s won council permission for
changes to the former Total petrol station in Grange
Road . It says it will re-open by spring.
Ralph Lilley wrote on the Facebook page: “Does Sainsbury
really expect local support when they eventually build?
“Is this for locals or to import custom or have they had
second thoughts on the traffic etc and the real economics of what they are
doing? Be nice if they gave us the petrol station back too.”
Manty Stanley said: “This is a disgrace, come on Sainsbury's
pull your finger out and get on with the site or LET SOMEONE ELSE DEVELOP IT!”
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