Title: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: Pete on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 08:32:55 If you have a minute, have a read of this
https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/17407083.burrito-food-truck-owner-has-tried-over-10-times-to-get-a-spot-in-swindon/ And if you want to sign the petition https://www.change.org/p/robert-buckland-swindon-mp-i-run-a-mexican-food-trailer-but-the-swindon-council-refuse-the-trailer-to-go-anywhere It's different and got to be better than yet another McDonalds Cheers Title: Re: Online petition Post by: @mwooly63 on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 08:37:54 Saw that yesterday and signed it.
Like a bit of Mexican food :I'm a complete mofleakin Deak Title: Re: Online petition Post by: pauld on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 09:54:21 Done. Might be an idea to change the thread title maybe? Give people a better idea of what the petition's for?
Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 10:21:45 Done, as a more frequent visitor to Swindon since the Granddaughter was born last year its a refreshing change of cuisine for the town. Love a bit of Mexican food.
Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: Sippo on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 10:23:22 I'd be interested to know where he applied for a pitch. Were the locations suitable?
Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 10:26:03 I love a bit of Mexican food, but to me the story just doesn't add up and is all a bit APILN....
He has apparently made all these applications (although he doesn't actually say what sort of applications they are or in fact why/if they have been refused) but then admits he actually hasn't actually made formal applications as he doesn't want to pay the fees (oh I used to love people doing that when I worked in local government), so that's actually frankly bollocks. Likewise the fact that he has lived in Swindon all his life is just more hot air! Looks like a clever bit of PR/attention seeking sadly. Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: Pete on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 10:54:39 I agree with what you're saying there horlock, getting 50% of the story is poor, not a well researched article. No comment from SBC, although they may never comment on individual cases, and no evidence produced by the guy involved.
However I was prepared to sign it, we might find out more and maybe even get a Burrito truck which would be great. We've got enough kebab vans. A guy started a bricks and mortar Burrito place in oxford and has since opened in Reading, Bath, Bristol and Cardiff. But gave Swindon a miss. I asked him why but got no reply. Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: pauld on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 11:07:40 I agree with what you're saying there horlock, getting 50% of the story is poor, not a well researched article. No comment from SBC, although they may never comment on individual cases, and no evidence produced by the guy involved. There used to be a really good Burrito place in Theatre Sq but it was closed down due to poor hygiene IIRC. Tasted great though!However I was prepared to sign it, we might find out more and maybe even get a Burrito truck which would be great. We've got enough kebab vans. A guy started a bricks and mortar Burrito place in oxford and has since opened in Reading, Bath, Bristol and Cardiff. But gave Swindon a miss. I asked him why but got no reply. Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: Pete on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 11:12:48 There used to be a really good Burrito place in Theatre Sq but it was closed down due to poor hygiene IIRC. Tasted great though! Best Burritoz! The hole in the wall place. I remember it well even though I was always drunk when I went there Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: pauld on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 11:18:45 Best Burritoz! The hole in the wall place. I remember it well even though I was always drunk when I went there Yep, that's the one. They were great.I remember it well even though I was always drunk when I went there You weren't the guy responsible for hygiene there were you? That might explain a few things :)Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 11:21:23 Used to love a dirty Best Buttrioz after a night in Po Na Na's
Didn't they also open a shop next to Brunel Rooms, or whatever its called these days. Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: Panda Paws on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 11:49:05 Used to love a dirty Best Buttrioz after a night in Po Na Na's Didn't they also open a shop next to Brunel Rooms, or whatever its called these days. Yeah I remember the one next to Brunel. Closed down as well. I remember it giving the worst bout of food poisoning I've ever had. Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 11:56:40 A
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i_dUx6VBcTs Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: RobertT on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 13:08:03 I love a bit of Mexican food, but to me the story just doesn't add up and is all a bit APILN.... He has apparently made all these applications (although he doesn't actually say what sort of applications they are or in fact why/if they have been refused) but then admits he actually hasn't actually made formal applications as he doesn't want to pay the fees (oh I used to love people doing that when I worked in local government), so that's actually frankly bollocks. Likewise the fact that he has lived in Swindon all his life is just more hot air! Looks like a clever bit of PR/attention seeking sadly. SBC did decide to remove all temporary food stalls in the Town Centre, under the guise of improving the look - that clearly hasn't worked so well based on my visit in the summer. I think they were looking at that but probably only event related. So, it is likely this is not in a prime location. Having been over here for a while, it's interesting to see the food truck approach - not seen like the dodgy kebab van on the side of a busy road, but more setting up stall around busy business districts and getting the white collar dollar. Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 13:23:24 SBC did decide to remove all temporary food stalls in the Town Centre, under the guise of improving the look - that clearly hasn't worked so well based on my visit in the summer. I think they were looking at that but probably only event related. So, it is likely this is not in a prime location. Having been over here for a while, it's interesting to see the food truck approach - not seen like the dodgy kebab van on the side of a busy road, but more setting up stall around busy business districts and getting the white collar dollar. Ah the 'pop up' much loved by LA's in the UK.... Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: 4D on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 13:24:15 There's a Mexican food place in the outlet village
Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 14:50:35 SBC did decide to remove all temporary food stalls in the Town Centre, under the guise of improving the look - that clearly hasn't worked so well based on my visit in the summer. I think they were looking at that but probably only event related. So, it is likely this is not in a prime location. Having been over here for a while, it's interesting to see the food truck approach - not seen like the dodgy kebab van on the side of a busy road, but more setting up stall around busy business districts and getting the white collar dollar. Speaking to temporary food stalls. I used to love the baguette van between phones 4 u and next (i think) near the bible book shop. Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: fittons_coaching_badge on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 10:14:33 When I go to Reading I love a 'Mission Burrito'. Would love one of them to open up in Swindon.
Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 10:27:10 Speaking to temporary food stalls. Do they tend to be chatty? :hmmm: ;) Title: Re: A Burrito truck in Swindon - online petition Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 13:08:02 Seems a bit dumb to invest in a business startup without a location in the first place.
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