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Three new food outlets to be developed in Stanley by the end of 2022
Developers in Stanley hope to complete a project by the end of 2022, that will bring a Starbucks, Greggs and Dominos to the town - and it’s divided opinion in the town.
The brand new development, which costs £2.6m, will be created near Agnes Street. Originally, the plans were approved by Durham County Council in July 2020, after they deemed it more appropriate than the empty land that was being used for people to park their cars.
What does the development mean for the town?
Almost two years later, the site, which will be home to a drive-thru Starbucks and two full Dominos and Greggs sites, is due to be ready by the end of the year.
More than 65 jobs are expected to be created at the new retail development, with 14 of those being full-time and 51 being part-time. 39 car park spaces will also be incorporated into the outlet.
Starbucks, Greggs and Dominos are the latest big-brand names to find a home in Stanley, after McDonald’s, Home Bargains and Aldi all opened their doors in recent years. The addition of three new food outlets however, has caused some controversy in the town.
Why are people objecting?
Some residents are pleased that the land is being used to bring more jobs and business to Stanley, while others feel that Durham County Council should be doing more to promote healthy eating.
We’re really excited to see that so many businesses want to open up in Stanley, and that more business will be directed towards the town centre, rather than further afield
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