Asda says 5am lorries won't make noise worse (From Bridgwater Mercury)
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Asda says 5am lorries won't make noise worse
2:37pm Friday 19th October 2012 in News
Asda says 5am lorries won't make noise worse
ASDA says lorries going to and from its Bridgwater store from as early as 5am each day will not make noise levels much worse for people in the nearest homes.
The supermarket chain has applied to Sedgemoor District Council to remove a condition which prevents lorry deliveries at its store off East Quay between 11pm-7am.
Asda says the nearest homes, in Church Street, are 60 yards east of the store’s service yard, where the lorries load and unload.
It says it has carried out surveys which suggest noise levels from 5am-7am would only be a few decibels higher with deliveries taking place.
In a statement, Asda said: “We would conclude lorry deliveries between 5am and 7am would have a marginal adverse impact.”
It says the deliveries would be for chilled vehicles and bread lorries.
Asda adds: “The Asda HGV chilled vehicles are to be unloaded fully within the enclosed warehouse area, with the shutter door closed as soon as the vehicle is inside the warehouse and not re-opened until the lorry is ready to leave.”
Do you live near Asda? Do you think this change would affect you? Have your say using the comment form below, or e-mail newsdesk@bridgwatermercury.co.uk or call 01278-727960.
Comments(12)
jackandalfie
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4:54pm Fri 19 Oct 12
jimee
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5:09pm Fri 19 Oct 12
utd ian
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7:54am Sat 20 Oct 12
jimee
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9:53pm Sat 20 Oct 12
Rabbit1
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12:49pm Tue 23 Oct 12
How many people do Asda employ??
Yes they are cheaper than many shops in Eastover but it's the publics choice to shop there!
Get with the times!
ladyvic
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7:33pm Tue 23 Oct 12
Rabbit1 wrote:Would be better if the post office was down there to though eh??
How have asda ruined that end of town?
How many people do Asda employ??
Yes they are cheaper than many shops in Eastover but it's the publics choice to shop there!
Get with the times!
Rabbit1
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9:07am Wed 24 Oct 12
The bus station serves the whole of Bridgwater
jimee
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4:22pm Wed 24 Oct 12
lovelysunshinefluffybunny
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6:36am Thu 25 Oct 12
Rabbit1
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9:24am Thu 25 Oct 12
Anonymous Me
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9:22am Fri 26 Oct 12
jimee wrote:To attract more people to a town/city you NEED the large chain stores and supermarkets (M&S being the prime one here) this will in turn will support the smaller independent businesses in the area. Why do customers prefer Taunton over Bridgwater ? because of the mix and choice it offers.
No problem then Rabbit if you like supermarkets. Not much use if you want to attract a bit more choice and quality to Bridgwater.
Of course a little further afield is the likes of Bristol and Exeter, which Taunton can't compare. It is a shame that Bridgwater is at the bottom of this hierachy, with nothing being done to improve it.
Rabbit1 says...
3:27pm Fri 19 Oct 12