Topic to planning approval, the previous TK Maxx constructing can be demolished to make approach for outlets and houses

Locals have shared what they wish to see occur to a massive building that housed a Woolworths and TK Maxx. On the finish of March, Peterborough City Council introduced the sale of the previous TK Maxx constructing in Bridge Avenue had been accomplished and that it could be demolished.

Dubbed a “landmark constructing” by council chief Councillor Shabina Qayyum, the constructing can be transformed into new retailers and lodging. Peterborough residents have shared what they wish to see the constructing changed with.

William Elmore mentioned it’s “time for change” with the constructing set to be demolished. He mentioned: “I feel it’s necessary there’s something totally different.

“We’ve acquired a terrible lot of vape retailers and takeaways. We’re additionally making an attempt to café tradition factor, however we have to trim the timber down so some daylight will get by way of. It must be one thing good, one thing that fits the city. An impartial store can be good.”

David Miller and Roseanne Holmes have fond reminiscences of when the constructing was Woolworths. David mentioned it was a “good store”.

On its future, he added: “We’ve got a number of cafés, so an indoor market can be nice, with native produce and issues like that. It’s an enormous area, and it’s sitting there doing nothing. There are many individuals on the market that make stuff.”

Roseanne additionally preferred the thought of a market. She mentioned: “In the event that they’ve acquired a market, then individuals could make a bit more cash.”

David added: “It’s very cultural round right here, so it could be nice for all cultures.”

One lady, who requested to stay nameless, mentioned it’s “such a giant constructing”, that it could be “good to place one thing in a bit totally different”.

She added: “Possibly one other excessive finish garments store? Or it could be good to have a correct market. I bear in mind when the market was close to the previous Wilko’s. It was standard. It could be good to have someplace for everybody to go to.”

Frank Golding mentioned Woolworths was his “favorite” store. He mentioned: “It was so good for its bargains. It was despatched when it changed into a TK Maxx and it was okay, however I didn’t go there as a lot. It’ll be good to see one thing lastly achieved with it.

“Possibly one thing a bit extra cultural, like some totally different meals retailers. There’s a number of tradition in Peterborough, why not present it off?”

Mary Whittaker wish to see some impartial retailers added to town centre. She mentioned: “It’s such a giant constructing to knock down.

“The houses can be good, being within the centre of town. I do surprise what retailers they’ll put in, perhaps some impartial retailers? That’s what Peterborough is missing I really feel, extra of an area for extra area of interest issues.”

Peterborough Metropolis Council purchased the previous TK Maxx constructing in 2020 for £4 million. The store was then moved into the Queensgate Procuring Centre, the place it stays immediately.