Work has started on the new Gloucester Services

“So what if David Purchase is getting further publicity for his business (es). I hope when I set up in business next year I can get lots of free publicity. This shoddily written piece does at least state that the Westmorlands are working in conjunction with the Gloucestershire Gateway Trust to build these services. Tuesday September 4th last year saw TIG reporting the opening of an On Toast in Matson that was opened within a community centre. Again, sourcing local produce and involving local people. One of the partners supporting this venture was reported as The Gloucestershire Gateway Trust - ooh looks like a link somewhere between the two articles - local people gaining experience, training and other such valuable links.... I do not know David Purchase but I do applaud any small businesses that get involved with the local people that need support and guidance. So if he KEEPS ON getting publicity - great - good luck to him and whoever may benefit from On Toast too!”

“It's true that TiG should have made it clear why David Purchase is in the photo, as he doesn't seem to have anything to do with the services.

I, for one, would rather have a burger than a Mars bar toastie, though!”

“Is it me being blind but I cannot see a reference at all to the Labour Party? As for what David is doing there it's poor reporting as tig hasn't made clear David's involvement, which has nothing to do with the Labour party!”

“To clarify David Purchase last stood for election - I think it was last year - as 'David Against Incinerator Purchase'. I welcome the Service Station and all the good things it brings - just can't understand the link between toast, the Labour Party and high quality offerings from Westmoreland!”

“To clarify David Purchase last stood for election as 'David Against Incinerator Purchase' I welcome the Service Station - just can't understand the link between toast, the Labour Party and high quality offerings from Westmoreland!”

“How is David Purchase getting bad comments for this? I dont understand, he opens a new business, employs local people, we should be encouraging this in this economy! So what he gets free press every small business relies on this publicity and ad campaigns are expensive! As for tin pot business, have you been in there, David sources quality produce such as hobbs house bakery to provide a fantastic range of high quality Toasted Sandwiches! (maybe johncc2010 prefers the delights that are offerd in certain fast food burger outlets) Also to my knowledge he has never actually stood for election either QuedCynic, maybe he should! Maybe you are against the Service Station altogether but to make this a personal rant on a small business owner is actually unfair!”

“Morrigan.......it's private enterprise.
So firstly, being better at project managing than public sector, the price is the price, or penalties will be incurred.
Secondly, if it does run slightly over, and there is usually a contingency, it will actually go to local developers and their workforce.”

“Are the staff being given push bikes still, as was first mooted?, or being brought in by bus, like an another idea, to get the STROUD planners on side?”

“Perhaps DP is standing for election again and needs the publicity!! Too late - to coin a phrase, he's TOAST! Looking forward to having a Glos version of Tebay but getting into bed with a bunch of Labour stalwarts won't do them any favours.”

“Correction £80 million service station, minimum, before it's finished, just as the Parkway went up in cost without a single sod being dug up. Just one of the targets that will not be met, however much the project is scrutinised.”