Carterton Town Centre

Town Centre

The Carterton Fast Forward Town Centre Working Group has re-formed to undertake work on the town centre, both in the short term, particularly in relation to the forthcoming Morrisons planning application, and in the longer term to consider further stages of development as the economy permits. The Group has met several times and has been working closely with the Planning Policy Department of West Oxfordshire District Council. A set of 'Development Principles' for Carterton Town Centre has been produced and we are keen to have comments on them. Please click here to download and send comments to Catherine Chater, Town Hall, Carterton, OX18 3JL, email cchater@carterton-tc.gov.uk

The District Council has also included the principles in its Core Strategy Carterton Town Centre Briefing. To view this document, which outlines the District Council's proposed policies for Carterton Town Centre, go to www.westoxon.gov.uk/files/download/8656-4601.pdf

Aldi

Development of the site on Alvescot Road, previously occupied by Dowleys Garage and Party Zone is well underway. We have been advised that Aldi will open the new store on Thursday 15 March 2012.

The store will employ approximately 25 new staff. Store opening hours will be 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. on Sundays. There will be weekly special buys every Thursday and Sunday which will also be advertised on their website www.aldi.co.uk

The company will be distributing leaflets around the local area detailing special offers prior to the opening.

We are told that Aldi is thoroughly looking forward to the opening of the store and coming to Carterton.

Morrisons
Morrisons are currently drawing up detailed plans for their store to be developed on the old market site, in order to submit them for planning permission. We understand they are keen to press ahead with the development as quickly as possible. A public consultation was launched with an exhibition at the Town Hall. To look at details and make comments, go to www.morrisonscarterton.co.uk/have-your-say.php

The Original Factory Shop

It is good news that following the recent departure of Haldanes from the premises in Alvescot Road, The Original Factory Shop has moved in and provdes a wide range of items, some of which were not previously available in Carterton.

The Post Office Sorting Office

We have been reassured by the Post Office that the Sorting Office in Black Bourton Road, Carterton is no longer for sale and will continue to operate as normal for the time being. The Town Council supports its retention, but should it close we would expect the site to continue in employment use.