Sunday, January 14, 2007
Tesco Public Inquiry
Local Lib Dem councillor John Beanse has been attending regularly the Public Inquiry [currently being held at the Town Hall, Forest Rd., E17] into the proposal for a large Tesco store off Larkshall Road, Highams Park (former C & A warehouse site). He has taken part in the questioning of the witnesses for Tesco and the Council.
After 4 days, there is still a good way to go. Various local people still wish to speak and Cllr.John Beanse also expects to address the Inquiry when it resumes on Tuesday. The Highams Park Forum has been represented throughout and has been putting forward a detailed case arguing for a smaller Tesco store than the one proposed. Local opinion remains very divided (about 50:50, we believe) with many wanting the benefits and choice a Tesco store might bring and others opposing the idea. Particular concerns are the implications for traffic, the environment and the future of the local shopping centre.
A copy of the submission of local councillors has been posted for convenience under October, 2006 and can be read by clicking on the archive files for October, 2006 under the profile in column 1.
After 4 days, there is still a good way to go. Various local people still wish to speak and Cllr.John Beanse also expects to address the Inquiry when it resumes on Tuesday. The Highams Park Forum has been represented throughout and has been putting forward a detailed case arguing for a smaller Tesco store than the one proposed. Local opinion remains very divided (about 50:50, we believe) with many wanting the benefits and choice a Tesco store might bring and others opposing the idea. Particular concerns are the implications for traffic, the environment and the future of the local shopping centre.
A copy of the submission of local councillors has been posted for convenience under October, 2006 and can be read by clicking on the archive files for October, 2006 under the profile in column 1.
# posted by John Beanse @ 7:13 PM 
