lots more parking

It seems that every time I walk or drive in front of the Woolworth's building there are cars , often 2, parked in the bus stop and on the double yellow lines at the bottom of Plattsville Road. This can be at lunch time, during the evening rush hour and late in the evening.

More on parking and money deliveries

Monday (this is beginning to feel like a diary) 19:25 2 cars parked on double yellow lines - bottom of Plattsville and Allerton Road. 21:20 car in bus stop.

Tuesday 12:00 to 12:10 (all that I saw) money van blocking pavement outside the store.

At 13:00 there were 2 cars in the bus stop.

As Enterprise (on behalf of SP Energy) were digging up part of Allerton Road (Tuesday) there were long tail backs of buses and cars trying to turn right from Church Road/Smithdown Place into Allerton Road. The money van added to the squash when it had to drive over the pavement and out at Plattsville Road.

Parking and other issues

I have seen 3 deliveries: Saturday 30/10 @ 10 am; Monday 1/11 @3:45 pm (causing mayhem); Thursday 4/11 @8:00 am (problems for buses).

One of the delivery wagons went down Auckland Rd @ 7:35 am so presumably it had just made a delivery.

Cars parking outside store: 2 @3:45 pm 31/10; 1 @5:20 pm and 1@ 7:30 pm on 4/11.

Trolley in entrance to space behind Homelets, Wednesday 3/11 @ 21:00 (I had told the Security man about this earlier in the evening).

Thursday 4th November

Two residents witnessed a large box type van unloading Tesco cages outside the bank /Specsavers at 8am this morning.

9.00 am white van unloading papers/magazines right out side the store in the bus stopp/double yellow area

Wednesday 3rd November

Car parked in the bus stop at 10.40.

And here is something I didn't even consider - people taking the trolleys outside the store and abandoning them in Auckland Road. Very much a hazard! Can't imagine that one of the 'vast majority' of people walking to the store has abandoned it here?

Additionally, car doors slamming until 10.30......

Issues since Tesco opened Friday 29th - Tuesday 2nd

Almost immediately cars started parking in the bus stop. These two were taken one after each other at 11.30. The van driver was in the store and the car drivers passenger just 'popped in'.

This refrigerated van has been parked in the loading bay in Plattsville Road since Saturday, effectively blocking off the pavement.

SUNDAY EVENING - usually a time of peace and quiet was punctuated with the constant sound of car doors slamming. This went on until at least 9.40.

MONDAY EVENING - these photos were taken by Councillor Erica Kemp at 7.30. Three cars parked in the bus stop and all occupants going into Tesco and one car parked on double yellow lines.

Car door banging was intermittent but was fairly loud at 10.40pm

TUESDAY

My husband witnessed a taxi waiting in the bus stop whilst it occupant used the cash machine at 6pm, and when I returned home at 9pm, there was another car parked there.

Van parked on the pavement - presumably delivering cash?

Friday afternoon - this was the sight - a large van parked on the narrow pavement outside Tesco.

Presumably they were delivering cash for the much need cash machine ( we only have four others within a 100 yards don't we?)

Delivery times and the 'good neighbour' promise

Before Tesco opened, we were promised that they wouldn't deliver before 7am or after 8pm.

This week, neighbours have seen delivery vans, in the no loading area at 6.30 and 6.45 on Wednesday and Thursday and then on Friday we were woken up at 6.40, when one of the employees slammed their car door. On venturing to see what was happening we found this van unloading.
It would appear that the good neighbour pledge only applies when it suits Tesco.

Tesco - Temporary Alcohol Licence

There is no end to the way and means being used here to circumvent the law. The licencing committee hasn't met yet to consider the licencing application, and therefore Tesco don't have an alcohol licence for the foreseeable future. However, they have put in a special event request to have a licence for 10 days. The 'special event' being the opening of a new store. I am speechless.

UPDATE - local councillors managed to convince Tesco that it wasnt really an event, and they withdraw the request for an events licence. The licencing committee meets in three weeks. We should know then whether they can sell alcohol or not.

Update on removal of the tree from corner of Auckland and Plattsville

I missed the opportunity to photograph the ironic sign outside Tesco, but to quote ' Caring for the environment while developing your store'!!!  Not sure how this works in the light of the removal of the tree.

A number of neighbours complained to me about the removal of the tree - they were as upset as me to see it go.

However, I advised one of the neighbours to write to our contact at Tesco and she has asked the contractors to explore planting some bushes in the vacant space.

Not what we had before, but may return some greenery to the corner, and cover up any litter dropped there.

'NO' Loading bay on Allerton Road 22nd 4pm

Surprise, Surprise. The new Tesco store is nearing readiness for stocking and when I came back home today (22nd October) at about 4pm, there in the 'no loading at any time' area was a white van. The workmen were in and out of Tesco.
I think this is only the start of what we can expect.

if you see anyone breaking the law and parking there to unload or load, please take a photo, and post it here to compile our list of evidence.

Loading and unloading on Allerton Road

Bearing in mind that loading is not allowed - at any time  - directly outside of the new Tesco store, and that the loading area is outside the bank on the corner, that loading times are restricted, and that Tesco have promised not to deliver before 7am and after 8pm, I am struggling to see, how they will stock their store without breaking traffic laws, and forcing people into the road to stop oncoming buses.

I, for one, will be watching and photographing at every opportunity. I hope you will join me.

Removal of tree in Auckland and Plattsville Road L18

8 am Monday 18/10/2010

10.15 am  Going........

11.30 am Gone

Seems a shame to cut down the tree. Yes it got overgrown, but it wouldn't have cost too much to keep it trimmed back.

We have been told that Tesco contend that the tree 'may' have undermined the building foundations. However, Tesco are not using that side of the building as they have partitioned the building and are only using the left hand side ( as you face it from Allerton Road). Tesco also have concerns about security and people accessing the roof. I think even Corky the Cat would have struggled to get onto the main roof from that tree!

Tesco Express Store for Allerton Road Liverpool 18

The opening of a new Tesco convenience store close to your home may be a welcome addition to the local neighbourhood for some people. For us, in Auckland and Plattsville Roads, its a major cause of concern.
We are worried about increased traffic flow, noise both early in the morning and late at night, anti social behaviour and litter. These are only the problems we anticipate - there may be others that emerge.
For the residents of this area, we want no more or less than we have now - busy streets during the day with workers and shoppers from the businesses on Allerton road, and quiet streets after 6. Few cars, the ability to park outside your own front door, and a reasonably peaceful existence.
We don't hold out much hope for getting that, and Tesco are not giving us any real hope that they will work with us, despite their 'good neighbour' promises.
This blog is to allow the people who live around here to make their feelings known, and keep a record of what is happening.
We hope for the best....but expect the worst.