Dear Editor,
Perhaps those in favour of having a Tecso supermarket in Sheringham have read the report
on page 2 of the North Norfolk News, on February 6th. It would appear that Tesco is
attempting to scale back its plans for the replacement community centre in order to save
money. In addition to being smaller in size than the originally planned, "like for
like" replacement of the current building, it is their intention to use 'less durable
materials', which would result in higher maintenance costs that would have to be met by
the Town Council. It would appear that Tesco is trying to avoid meeting its full
responsibilities as per the agreement that they had negotiated with the Town Council.
Others have raised the issue of Tesco's intentions in the past, only to have their
concerns met with disbelief. Their concerns seem to be well founded.
The County Hall property officials, who decide on issues such as the construction of
supermarkets, appear to conduct themselves as if their paymaster is Tesco, rather than the
ratepayers, two thirds of whom voted against having a Tesco supermarket in Sheringham. It
may be time for the businesses that have been badly affected by supermarkets in Norfolk to
take legal action against the County Council for lost business and dereliction of duty to
taxpayers.
Large competitors such as supermarket chains moving into small towns like ours are known
to put most small businesses out of action within a few years. The owners may have to
continue paying for their lease agreements and other financial responsibilities even
though their livelihood has been destroyed. The main benefits that Tesco offers are cheap
produce and convenience. However, it is too much to expect the local business owners,
their employees, and others working in the food preparation industry to pay for these
benefits with their livelihoods.
Yours sincerely, Jasmin French & Geoffrey French |
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YOU HELP? |
The Sheringham & District Branch of the Royal British Legion is a very strong branch
and recently won two County Awards, one for Service work and one for progress &
efficiency. We are entering a float into this year's Carnival and we want to know if
anyone would be willing to lend us either a flatbed truk or tractor & trailer for both
Sheringham & Cromer Carnival days.
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Many of our members would dearly like to be involved in the Carnival, but are unable to
join in as they find the route too long for them, a vehicle would allow them to ride and
be part of the fun.
If you think you may be able to help, please contact either:
David Farrow 01263 821969 (after 5pm) or leave a message at the paper with Melanie on
01263 826005. |
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