NEW PLANS FOR TESCO
Tesco is drawing up fresh plans for a smaller and better-looking store at Sheringham
and it is hoped fresh plans, which seek to answer some of the concerns raised at the
inquiry over size and design, could be tabled with North Norfolk District by June.
They have appointed an award-winning architect, Wilkinson Eyre, to show they are doing
their best to provide Sheringham with the best possible store. To see some of the projects
they have completed go to: http://www.wilkinsoneyre.com
The new store would be smaller than the original 1,500 sq m, but it is too early to say
how big it will be, we will be hoping for one at least the same size as the one in
Aylsham, and hopefully just a little bit larger.
There is definitely continued demand for a value store, particularly in the current
economic downturn.
The store plan would create more than 120 local jobs, as well as a new community centre
and fire station. As an added bonus there will also many more parking spaces, with three
hours free parking.
Company spokesman Nick Gellatly said the change of tack was a bid to provide Sheringham
with the store it needed as quickly as possible.
We at ProTesc are delighted Tesco has decided to show faith in Sheringham. We need the
backing of the community and local families. This time we want to the hear the voice of
the people of Sheringham who were put off by the protesters last time.
DO NOT ASSUME THAT TESCO WILL BE SUCCESSFUL. THEY DO NEED OUR HELP. WRITE TO YOUR
COUNCILLORS, THE NEWSPAPERS AND THE MEDIA.
Readers Letter
Amidst the gloom of a rainy day and depressing economic news, a shaft of light strikes
Sheringham - Tesco has re-applied to bring some 120 jobs and a modern food store to the
town. Within a few minutes walk for some 25% of residents (just 3 minutes for me on my
bike) and an extra 150 or so parking spaces for those who do a weekly shop by car. At long
last the weekly commute to Cromer can end and we can enjoy the benefits that supermarkets
bring for the vast majority of food shoppers around the country. But, please local
councillors, don't drag it out for another dozen years - I'm already 70...
Alan Thomas, Sheringham |
Supermarkets
The letter from M Burgess in the Sheringham Independent confused me as to whether the
writer is anti-change, anti-supermarket, anti-Tesco or simply all three!
With over 70% of locals doing their weekly shop in Cromer or some other town with a modern
supermarket, it is obvious that most of us are looking for value-for-money, convenience
and a wide variety of choice. Small shops by their very nature cannot match supermarkets
in all main areas. Add careful staff selection and good training and what we have is very
successful retailers like Morrisons and the other major supermarkets. The only complaint
that I can raise about the Cromer store is that it is always very busy - a wonderful
compliment. Just imagine the outcry if it were to close down!
Irrespective of what name is above the door, Sheringham is desperately in need of a good
food store and, so far, the Tesco proposal is the only one on the horizon.
A weekly Cromer commuter (name and address supplied)
Letter to Richard Batson
What is going on in Sheringham? The shops are closing all around us and more and more
people are out of work. We were told by the Anti-brigade that if Tesco came to Sheringham
it would close down our shops. Well look around, and please a message to the councilors
that represent us, you need to think again and work for the people that voted for you.
Tesco would have made a difference to our town by bringing new jobs and people into our
town and maybe, just maybe some of our shops would still be open.
I was shopping at the Tesco Aylsham last week and it amazed me how many people from
Sheringham were also shopping there. The Alysham Tesco is an excellent shop but looking at
the size of it we would need something larger to cope with holiday makers. I understand
that Tesco are appealing against the last decision and I hope for the sake of the
Sheringham people that they win. The Protesc Group are going to fight this time and in
order to do this we need all the help we can get so write to your councilor and let them
know how you feel and this time they may represent you.
Pam Blyth, Protesc Group
www.yes-s-sco.co.uk |
