Rishton traders to fight Tesco Express plans (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Rishton traders to fight Tesco Express plans
10:42am Wednesday 5th October 2011 in Rishton
Rishton traders to fight Tesco Express plans
PLANS for a convenience store in Rishton have led traders to begin a campaign against the bid.
The proposed 430square-metre store at the former Bentley garage in Harwood Road is thought to be a Tesco Express, prompting petitions at various businesses.
Though the application has been submitted by Hurstwood Properties, references in the forms mention Tesco delivery vehicles and schedules.
Rishton councillors Harry Grayson and Clare Cleary, who oversaw a public meeting on Monday to discuss the issue, said there was concern amongst both traders and residents.
Coun Grayson said: “There was a high turnout for this meeting, which indicates the strength of public feeling on the matter.
"Our role as local councillors is to act as a voice for the residents and we will be making a strong representation of their views during the planning process”.
Rishton councillor Ken Moss also attended the meeting but had to abstain from debate as he currently sits on the planning committee at Hyndburn Council.
Petitions have already been set up at Rishton Mini Market, Stotts Bakery and Duckworths Butchers among others as traders say they fear another Tesco would kill off small businesses.
Comments(12)
John Peters
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12:30pm Wed 5 Oct 11
LoobyLou369
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12:58pm Wed 5 Oct 11
............. why on earth do we need this many shops?????????????
Slimplynth
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1:03pm Wed 5 Oct 11
jet008
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1:27pm Wed 5 Oct 11
gene.hunt
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2:09pm Wed 5 Oct 11
onlyonesimongarner
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2:10pm Wed 5 Oct 11
Noiticer
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3:09pm Wed 5 Oct 11
Dave139
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3:45pm Wed 5 Oct 11
Black Car Guy.
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10:53am Thu 6 Oct 11
amyrishton
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9:36pm Mon 10 Oct 11
John Peters wrote:i think to say rishton mini market is a rip off is very narrow minded! for one, the co-op is more expensive! also, big supermarkets can buy in bulk, they have space to store it unlike small shops. when you consider the convinience of not having to get in your car to go to rishton mini market, then youve probably saved the difference in money for petrol. look at the bigger picture.
I welcome a Tesco's in Rishton. I'm not surprised the local shops are trying to fight it. They've been ripping off Rishtoners for years and can now see their cash cow disappearing. You've only got to compare prices charged at Rishton Mini Market and those of any major supermarket to see the huge differences.
amyrishton
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9:39pm Mon 10 Oct 11
gene.hunt wrote:why is it great that whiteheads will be finished? theyve been there for years.
Great news. Whiteheads will be finished, and Scotts pies are the worst in the area.
Bat E Karen says...
12:03pm Wed 5 Oct 11
If my local shops and market were still open when I finished work, I would definitely use them more.