IT is the single most controversial issue in the city today.
Campaign group Stop Tesco says no' and says the vast majority of the city backs its fight.
But the supermarket giant says its plans will revitalise the city centre and claims that public support for its store is growing.
The Review wants to end all the uncertainty by conducting its own poll.
So from today, for six days, you can vote yes' or no' and either back Tesco or tell the supermarket where to go.
We will publish our results in next week's issue.
You can vote by text, by email on our website or by telephone but most importantly: have your say.
This week Tesco published further research suggesting local support for its planned branch in London Road had increased.
Last week the Review revealed that Harpenden firm Adroit-e Research, challenged over its independence, had denied receiving any payment for controversial market research indicating public support for Tesco.
Now, further polling in St Albans city centre suggests only 18 per cent of local people are opposed, and nearly half are positively in favour.
Tesco corporate affairs manager Michael Kissman said: "These results continue to be very interesting and there certainly seems to have been some movement between the two polls. Once again we have a silent majority either in favour of, or neutral about, the proposed development. It is encouraging that the number of people in favour has risen substantially."
A planning application for a store on the former Eversheds print works, under consideration by the district council, has sparked vocal opposition from critics who argue it will clog up roads and badly affect trade for other shops.
Adroit-e Research director Jonathan Brill said: "In our view this is a sound and reliable sample capable of good predictive validity. The improvement is statistically significant."
Responses such as "I don't care" or "they should just get on with it" were not included in the results, even as neutral responses.
Do you agree? Now's your chance to get your voice heard.
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7:32am Wednesday 12th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Bob Sanderson, St Albans on 10:52am Wed 12 Mar 08
Yes. Please build it quickly: good clothes, cheap food, great prices!
I think the reason some people don't want it is because it isn't a Waitrose. Snobs!
Yes. Please build it quickly: good clothes, cheap food, great prices!
I think the reason some people don't want it is because it isn't a Waitrose. Snobs!
Posted by: Stephen Gledhill, Harpenden on 11:56am Wed 12 Mar 08
Tesco is too late. The trend is to shop on-line for major purchases and to use
small convenience stores, such as those at petrol stations, for minor purchases.
By the time the shop would have been built the customer base will no longer exist - shopping the sensible way by Internet.
Incidentally, have any of those in favour not noticed that St Albans is jammed with traffic? The chosen location is daft. If Tesco must build something do it out of town and use the site for something useful.
Tesco is too late. The trend is to shop on-line for major purchases and to use
small convenience stores, such as those at petrol stations, for minor purchases.
By the time the shop would have been built the customer base will no longer exist - shopping the sensible way by Internet.
Incidentally, have any of those in favour not noticed that St Albans is jammed with traffic? The chosen location is daft. If Tesco must build something do it out of town and use the site for something useful.
Posted by: Rachel, st albans on 12:27pm Wed 12 Mar 08
In reponse to Bob Sanderson's comment, the reason most people don't want a Tesco's on that site is not because they are snobs, but because they live in an area which already suffers from high levels of air pollution and extremely heavy congestion, and a large supermarket with approx 500 car parking spaces will not improve the situation. I've no objection to a supermarket per se at all if it came without parking, but the increased traffic entailed is simply not viable.
In reponse to Bob Sanderson's comment, the reason most people don't want a Tesco's on that site is not because they are snobs, but because they live in an area which already suffers from high levels of air pollution and extremely heavy congestion, and a large supermarket with approx 500 car parking spaces will not improve the situation. I've no objection to a supermarket per se at all if it came without parking, but the increased traffic entailed is simply not viable.
Posted by: M Wright, St. Albans on 12:32pm Wed 12 Mar 08
May I add my name to to 'NO' thank you number. I question the validity of the Tesco 'survey' of those that want another suppermarket ion the town. Location is not appropriate, as traffic will grind to a standstill.
May I add my name to to 'NO' thank you number. I question the validity of the Tesco 'survey' of those that want another suppermarket ion the town. Location is not appropriate, as traffic will grind to a standstill.
Posted by: W H Bond, off London Rd on 12:42pm Wed 12 Mar 08
I do not know anyone who supports the Tesco development[bold]bold[/bold]
I do not know anyone who supports the Tesco development
Posted by: G Wright, St. Albans. on 1:02pm Wed 12 Mar 08
[bold]No[/bold] - Thanks Tesco. The City does not need another supermarket. For those that want to buy 'cheap' items - travel to Hatfield.
No - Thanks Tesco. The City does not need another supermarket. For those that want to buy 'cheap' items - travel to Hatfield.
Posted by: Bob, St Albans on 1:34pm Wed 12 Mar 08
From the comfort of his Harpenden eyrie Mr Gledhill suggests everyone now shops on-line. Only someone who never actually goes supermarket shopping could make such an unsubstantiated claim.
The majority don't and won't buy groceries via the internet, and all those delivery vans add to the number of polluting vehicles on the road, clogging up the flow of traffic in residential areas trying to find obscure addresses in the dark, double parking etc.
The Evershed's site may not be ideal for a supermarket but if it's unsuitable on traffic grounds why would housing be any more suitable? Would all the residents be forced to sign a no-car contract?
From the comfort of his Harpenden eyrie Mr Gledhill suggests everyone now shops on-line. Only someone who never actually goes supermarket shopping could make such an unsubstantiated claim.
The majority don't and won't buy groceries via the internet, and all those delivery vans add to the number of polluting vehicles on the road, clogging up the flow of traffic in residential areas trying to find obscure addresses in the dark, double parking etc.
The Evershed's site may not be ideal for a supermarket but if it's unsuitable on traffic grounds why would housing be any more suitable? Would all the residents be forced to sign a no-car contract?
Posted by: Simon, St Albans on 1:36pm Wed 12 Mar 08
Four reasons to vote no...
1) Traffic increase - surveys suggest 70% more traffic in London Road - already there are regular traffic jams of 600m+ in the area. Extra stationary traffic will increase pollution.
2) Damage to shops locally and in the City Centre. Despite Tesco's pledge of more jobs, independent studies show around 270 jobs are lost every time a supermarket opens. In St Albans, jobs in the market and City Centre shops will go. Independent stores and newsagents will suffer badly. 83% of local businesses don't want it.
3) Lack of opportunity for what St Albans really needs. The City is 80 primary school places short and needs more housing close to the centre. The Eversheds site is perfect for this.
4) Noone wants it. Nearly 6000 people have signed a petition against the site and all local politicians oppose it!
VOTE NO!
Four reasons to vote no...
1) Traffic increase - surveys suggest 70% more traffic in London Road - already there are regular traffic jams of 600m+ in the area. Extra stationary traffic will increase pollution.
2) Damage to shops locally and in the City Centre. Despite Tesco's pledge of more jobs, independent studies show around 270 jobs are lost every time a supermarket opens. In St Albans, jobs in the market and City Centre shops will go. Independent stores and newsagents will suffer badly. 83% of local businesses don't want it.
3) Lack of opportunity for what St Albans really needs. The City is 80 primary school places short and needs more housing close to the centre. The Eversheds site is perfect for this.
4) Noone wants it. Nearly 6000 people have signed a petition against the site and all local politicians oppose it!
VOTE NO!
Posted by: Jackie Ward, St Albans on 1:37pm Wed 12 Mar 08
No Thanks Tesco - St Albans has enough supermarkets and traffic already
No Thanks Tesco - St Albans has enough supermarkets and traffic already
Posted by: Simon, St Albans (overlooking the site...) on 1:41pm Wed 12 Mar 08
Bob - people living in the area don't use cars much as they will tend to use the train or walk into town. In any case, 100 houses will generate perhaps 200 traffic movements per DAY - a supermarket will generate up to 1000 per HOUR!
Bob - people living in the area don't use cars much as they will tend to use the train or walk into town. In any case, 100 houses will generate perhaps 200 traffic movements per DAY - a supermarket will generate up to 1000 per HOUR!
Posted by: Liz, St Albans on 1:56pm Wed 12 Mar 08
Another reason to vote "no" is that the surrounding area has a nice community feel about it. Neighbours actually know one another and stop to chat. Local businesses are exactly that - local. Putting a large superstore in the middle of all of that would be a nail in the coffin of a vibrant community.
Another reason to vote "no" is that the surrounding area has a nice community feel about it. Neighbours actually know one another and stop to chat. Local businesses are exactly that - local. Putting a large superstore in the middle of all of that would be a nail in the coffin of a vibrant community.
Posted by: Mike Hall, St Albans on 2:28pm Wed 12 Mar 08
NO
Posted by: Clive, Off London Road on 2:57pm Wed 12 Mar 08
The area should be used to benefit the community not destroy it!!
The area should be used to benefit the community not destroy it!!
Posted by: Karla, St. Albans on 3:13pm Wed 12 Mar 08
NO
on the grounds of further road congestion and air, noise and light pollution
NO
on the grounds of further road congestion and air, noise and light pollution
Posted by: Sean, St Albans on 4:29pm Wed 12 Mar 08
No to the Tesco superstore.
St Albans needs more family housing, and schools. Not a superstore, and not another development of 1 and 2br flats please. St Albans needs 3br and 4br family homes.
No to the Tesco superstore.
St Albans needs more family housing, and schools. Not a superstore, and not another development of 1 and 2br flats please. St Albans needs 3br and 4br family homes.
Posted by: Vanessa, St Albans on 4:53pm Wed 12 Mar 08
Two no votes from this household to Tesco’s proposals for a supermarket! As Simon posted above the extra traffic movements would be far greater for a supermarket that housing. Our city centre shops and our historic market do not need further leakage of trade either.
Fellow residents beware of Herts Highways, and mark the outcome of the appeal on the proposals for the King Harry Playing Fields site. It would appear, [italic]allegedly[/italic] , if the price is right………
Two no votes from this household to Tesco’s proposals for a supermarket! As Simon posted above the extra traffic movements would be far greater for a supermarket that housing. Our city centre shops and our historic market do not need further leakage of trade either.
Fellow residents beware of Herts Highways, and mark the outcome of the appeal on the proposals for the King Harry Playing Fields site. It would appear,
allegedly , if the price is right………
Posted by: ed mefsut, st albans on 5:03pm Wed 12 Mar 08
NO
Rightly, this sort of development is normally edge-of-town.
In this instance, it is not just in-town, but in a residential area.
Outrageous.
Beneficiaries: Tesco
Sufferers: local residents, from congestion, air, noise and light pollution
NO
Rightly, this sort of development is normally edge-of-town.
In this instance, it is not just in-town, but in a residential area.
Outrageous.
Beneficiaries: Tesco
Sufferers: local residents, from congestion, air, noise and light pollution
Posted by: J. Crehan, St, Albans on 5:15pm Wed 12 Mar 08
No to the Tesco superstore.
This development should not be permitted until the city traffic problems are sorted out.
No to the Tesco superstore.
This development should not be permitted until the city traffic problems are sorted out.
Posted by: L Andrews on 6:00pm Wed 12 Mar 08
NO NO NO
We have enough supermarkets already. Our individual shops and market should be given a high profile as they add greatly to the shopping and interest in this historic town. We should resist the blandness of other towns and retain individuality. The extra traffic will greatly exacerbate the traffic problems already existing in St. A. A supermarket and carpark will be a blot on the landscape. It is a site which could be ideal for attractive housing inbetween the station and town centre.
NO NO NO
We have enough supermarkets already. Our individual shops and market should be given a high profile as they add greatly to the shopping and interest in this historic town. We should resist the blandness of other towns and retain individuality. The extra traffic will greatly exacerbate the traffic problems already existing in St. A. A supermarket and carpark will be a blot on the landscape. It is a site which could be ideal for attractive housing inbetween the station and town centre.
Posted by: Kevin Keenan, Cunningham Hill Road on 6:31pm Wed 12 Mar 08
It is essential that public opinion influences our councillors and ultimately perhaps, the Secretary of State, to reject this appalling scheme. If consent is granted, it will have a devastating affect on this special cathedral city, turning London Road into nothing more than a log jammed spaghetti junction
It is essential that public opinion influences our councillors and ultimately perhaps, the Secretary of State, to reject this appalling scheme. If consent is granted, it will have a devastating affect on this special cathedral city, turning London Road into nothing more than a log jammed spaghetti junction
Posted by: Jo, St Albans on 6:32pm Wed 12 Mar 08
St Albans does not need another supermarket, particularly in this location.
St Albans does not need another supermarket, particularly in this location.
Posted by: Donald Munro, Meadowcroft, St Albans on 7:54pm Wed 12 Mar 08
Anyone using the frequently congested London Road as their access to either the City Station or the City centre knows that the TESCO scheme must be a [bold]non-starter simply in transport terms[/bold] . Look at the impact of Safeway / Morrisons in the Hatfield Road. It is inconceivable that a major store sited where planned would not worsen traffic flows in a strategic area difficult enough for local and further travelling commuters as it is.
No responsible local authority should allow this.
Beyond that, where is there a perceived need for another superstore in or near St Albans. The entire rationale of TESCO is that you need not shop elsewhere. How can that benefit other local traders?
Anyone using the frequently congested London Road as their access to either the City Station or the City centre knows that the TESCO scheme must be a
non-starter simply in transport terms . Look at the impact of Safeway / Morrisons in the Hatfield Road. It is inconceivable that a major store sited where planned would not worsen traffic flows in a strategic area difficult enough for local and further travelling commuters as it is.
No responsible local authority should allow this.
Beyond that, where is there a perceived need for another superstore in or near St Albans. The entire rationale of TESCO is that you need not shop elsewhere. How can that benefit other local traders?
Posted by: Michael, st albans lattimore road on 7:54pm Wed 12 Mar 08
A larger tesco in the centre of st albans is a fantsastic idea in terms of shopping. However, for those of us living in the centre, the traffic will get even worse. Can we not have Tesco's without any car parking?
A larger tesco in the centre of st albans is a fantsastic idea in terms of shopping. However, for those of us living in the centre, the traffic will get even worse. Can we not have Tesco's without any car parking?
Posted by: dave mears, st albans on 8:46pm Wed 12 Mar 08
no there is already too much traffic in the city
no there is already too much traffic in the city
Posted by: damian mc cann, Hart Road, St Albans on 11:52pm Wed 12 Mar 08
I do not believe that Tesco should be allowed to build this unnecessary store in St Albans. How many supermarkets does one town need? Also,who wants Tesco anyway when there are more ethically sound supermarkets to choose from and isn't the hypermarket in Hatfield big enough for their profits?
I do not believe that Tesco should be allowed to build this unnecessary store in St Albans. How many supermarkets does one town need? Also,who wants Tesco anyway when there are more ethically sound supermarkets to choose from and isn't the hypermarket in Hatfield big enough for their profits?
Posted by: Colin Davies, St Albans on 8:12am Thu 13 Mar 08
What is the point in having a poll when the web page cannot be found to vote on Tesco in St Albans on this site? Many people will not vote as a result of this. The page ID is not stated in the quoted url, and when selecting the "have your say" option, an article is shown but contains no option to vote.
What is the point in having a poll when the web page cannot be found to vote on Tesco in St Albans on this site? Many people will not vote as a result of this. The page ID is not stated in the quoted url, and when selecting the "have your say" option, an article is shown but contains no option to vote.
Posted by: Andrew, St Albans on 8:56am Thu 13 Mar 08
NO!
St Albans does not need this supermarket, or the traffic jams and damage on local business that it will cause.
By the way - with all their resources and highly paid lawyers, I find it hard to believe that Tesco submitted a non-compliant application. More likely it is just another cynical ploy by the supermarket to try to wear down the NO campaign over time.
NO!
St Albans does not need this supermarket, or the traffic jams and damage on local business that it will cause.
By the way - with all their resources and highly paid lawyers, I find it hard to believe that Tesco submitted a non-compliant application. More likely it is just another cynical ploy by the supermarket to try to wear down the NO campaign over time.
Posted by: Chris, St. Albans on 8:57am Thu 13 Mar 08
No
Posted by: PM, St Albans on 9:09am Thu 13 Mar 08
70% increase in traffic and pollution on London Road? No thenks. There are two big supermarkets within ONE mile of the proposed Tesco.
70% increase in traffic and pollution on London Road? No thenks. There are two big supermarkets within ONE mile of the proposed Tesco.
Posted by: Lynne Blavo on 9:16am Thu 13 Mar 08
I am totally against Tesco`s having a supermarket in St.Albans.The traffic is an absolute nightmare & it will only get worse if we have a store in the city.
Although St.Albans is a city it is very small & cannot cope with such a large supermarket development.There are plenty of other large supermarkets within easy reach.
I am totally against Tesco`s having a supermarket in St.Albans.The traffic is an absolute nightmare & it will only get worse if we have a store in the city.
Although St.Albans is a city it is very small & cannot cope with such a large supermarket development.There are plenty of other large supermarkets within easy reach.
Posted by: Jen & Darren, Alma Road on 9:16am Thu 13 Mar 08
Two NO votes here. It is traffic hell here already and it is laughable that such a huge store can even be considered on this site. What is there to consider? It defies common sense that Tesco are trying to shoe horn this monolithic store into our neighbourhood. We must not let this happen! No - No - No!
Two NO votes here. It is traffic hell here already and it is laughable that such a huge store can even be considered on this site. What is there to consider? It defies common sense that Tesco are trying to shoe horn this monolithic store into our neighbourhood. We must not let this happen! No - No - No!
Posted by: John Blavo, st albans on 9:23am Thu 13 Mar 08
A small city like sy.Albans cannot deal with such a large shopping development as Tesco are proposing to put right next to one of the busiest access roads in to the city centre.The traffic congestion along this road is a daily nightmare for those who live in this area.Such a large shop will only create more traffic & cause a gridlock situation on a daily basis.We alredy have a wide range of other large supermarkets that we can choose from.A small city centre like ours is not the place to site a large development.It would detract from the character of this approach in to the city centre.
A small city like sy.Albans cannot deal with such a large shopping development as Tesco are proposing to put right next to one of the busiest access roads in to the city centre.The traffic congestion along this road is a daily nightmare for those who live in this area.Such a large shop will only create more traffic & cause a gridlock situation on a daily basis.We alredy have a wide range of other large supermarkets that we can choose from.A small city centre like ours is not the place to site a large development.It would detract from the character of this approach in to the city centre.
Posted by: Paul Roberts, St Albans on 10:14am Thu 13 Mar 08
NO to the new Tesco's.
There are too many and enough supermarkets in locality already.
That area [incl old cinema] does need re-generation but not another supermarket!
NO to the new Tesco's.
There are too many and enough supermarkets in locality already.
That area does need re-generation but not another supermarket!
Posted by: Charles, Liverpool Road on 10:56am Thu 13 Mar 08
No, we don't need Tesco making St Albans a worse place to live. More cars, loads more big delivery lorries, more pollution, fewer shops, less of a community feel. [bold]Why would anyone think this is the price worth paying for cheaper food?[/bold]
No, we don't need Tesco making St Albans a worse place to live. More cars, loads more big delivery lorries, more pollution, fewer shops, less of a community feel.
Why would anyone think this is the price worth paying for cheaper food? Posted by: Bob, St Albans on 11:17am Thu 13 Mar 08
Looks as if the anti-Tesco people have got their act together to hit this blog with their opinions, some of which might be a form of reverse snobbery, and some of whom (i.e. Kevin Keenan, principal of Ashtons) fail to mention a vested interest - an estate agent is probably more likely to prefer a housing development on the Evershed's site than a grocery store.
Looks as if the anti-Tesco people have got their act together to hit this blog with their opinions, some of which might be a form of reverse snobbery, and some of whom (i.e. Kevin Keenan, principal of Ashtons) fail to mention a vested interest - an estate agent is probably more likely to prefer a housing development on the Evershed's site than a grocery store.
Posted by: Liz, St Albans on 11:27am Thu 13 Mar 08
Why should anyone specifically mention their vested interest? Everyone in St Albans, whether for or against, has some kind of vested interest in this proposed store, be it financial or social.
And as for your "anti-Tesco people" remark, I assume that as many pro-Tesco people have access to a computer or phone as those who are against.
Why should anyone specifically mention their vested interest? Everyone in St Albans, whether for or against, has some kind of vested interest in this proposed store, be it financial or social.
And as for your "anti-Tesco people" remark, I assume that as many pro-Tesco people have access to a computer or phone as those who are against.
Posted by: Anne, St A! on 11:42am Thu 13 Mar 08
As a young person of St Albans, I feel that building a Tesco store in the city centre is a poor decision. It will attract traffic, pollution and make the area less desirable. Who needs a Tesco anyway? They are tacky and we already have plenty of supermarkets in the town.
As a young person of St Albans, I feel that building a Tesco store in the city centre is a poor decision. It will attract traffic, pollution and make the area less desirable. Who needs a Tesco anyway? They are tacky and we already have plenty of supermarkets in the town.
Posted by: Ray Fisher, St Albans on 11:51am Thu 13 Mar 08
NO!! We do not want more traffic and wear and tear on our roads - they are bad enough. Lets keep some of St Albans free of more change.[bold]bold[/bold]
NO!! We do not want more traffic and wear and tear on our roads - they are bad enough. Lets keep some of St Albans free of more change.
Posted by: Gwen, St Albans on 11:51am Thu 13 Mar 08
NO!!!
Posted by: Sue, Harpenden on 12:23pm Thu 13 Mar 08
No to the proposed new Tesco building.
St Albans is gradually being ruined by so many new places being built.
No to the proposed new Tesco building.
St Albans is gradually being ruined by so many new places being built.
Posted by: Ian, St Albans on 12:48pm Thu 13 Mar 08
A large Tesco on London Road - no thanks! The traffic is already bad (especially Saturday mornings when a Tesco would be at its busiest), pollution would increase (the council are already concerned about pollution levels on Watsons Walk), the store design looks out of place in the conservation area and the city centre would suffer. Please say no now. I'm not anti Tesco but anti a large superstore on London Road. (I'm not a snob either Bob!)
A large Tesco on London Road - no thanks! The traffic is already bad (especially Saturday mornings when a Tesco would be at its busiest), pollution would increase (the council are already concerned about pollution levels on Watsons Walk), the store design looks out of place in the conservation area and the city centre would suffer. Please say no now. I'm not anti Tesco but anti a large superstore on London Road. (I'm not a snob either Bob!)
Posted by: Tom, St Albans on 1:51pm Thu 13 Mar 08
St Albans roads are already very congested. Adding another supermarket will make it much worse around that area. The roads are full of potholes, due to over use, and poor management of them anyway. I'm sure the current Morrisons, Iceland, Waitrose, Budgens, Sainsburys and Tescos stores are enough!
St Albans roads are already very congested. Adding another supermarket will make it much worse around that area. The roads are full of potholes, due to over use, and poor management of them anyway. I'm sure the current Morrisons, Iceland, Waitrose, Budgens, Sainsburys and Tescos stores are enough!
Posted by: Alison, St Albans on 2:02pm Thu 13 Mar 08
NO, NO, NO to the Tesco development. No to increased traffic congestion, no to increased light and noise pollution for residents in the area, no to the negative impact to our independent retailers. Wrong place for a supermarket - good, affordable housing please.
NO, NO, NO to the Tesco development. No to increased traffic congestion, no to increased light and noise pollution for residents in the area, no to the negative impact to our independent retailers. Wrong place for a supermarket - good, affordable housing please.
Posted by: Richard Hyne, Paxton Road on 2:04pm Thu 13 Mar 08
Does it matter if it's Tesco or any other store? Surely the point is a planning one. The store is far too large for the site. What on earth are the Council doing? The maths is simple. Parking for 400 cars at say 50% occupancy at an average 1 hour per shopping trip. This means something like 4000 car movements for the ten hours between 0800 and 1800 hours every week day. All converging on the stretch of road between Alma Road and Lattimore Road. I challenge the council to do the work they are paid to do and execute some urban planning to avoid traffic disaster.
Does it matter if it's Tesco or any other store? Surely the point is a planning one. The store is far too large for the site. What on earth are the Council doing? The maths is simple. Parking for 400 cars at say 50% occupancy at an average 1 hour per shopping trip. This means something like 4000 car movements for the ten hours between 0800 and 1800 hours every week day. All converging on the stretch of road between Alma Road and Lattimore Road. I challenge the council to do the work they are paid to do and execute some urban planning to avoid traffic disaster.
Posted by: Marc Scheimann, Harpenden on 2:28pm Thu 13 Mar 08
No please No this is a valuable piece of land in the heart of St Albans that could have so much better use without the grid lock Tesco will cause
No please No this is a valuable piece of land in the heart of St Albans that could have so much better use without the grid lock Tesco will cause
Posted by: Margaret Kaye, Cunningham Hill Road, St Albans on 3:51pm Thu 13 Mar 08
This will add substantially more congestion to an already far too busy London Road. It's No to Tesco - or anyone else who wants to build a supermarket there.
This will add substantially more congestion to an already far too busy London Road. It's No to Tesco - or anyone else who wants to build a supermarket there.
Posted by: David, St.Albans on 7:18pm Thu 13 Mar 08
Its a shame we can't stick a cinema on the site instead..I don't really want a TESCO I can't see how it will benifit the City centre, except that it will supply a carpark for the old cinema... I don't suppose Tesco would like to restore that would they?
Its a shame we can't stick a cinema on the site instead..I don't really want a TESCO I can't see how it will benifit the City centre, except that it will supply a carpark for the old cinema... I don't suppose Tesco would like to restore that would they?
Posted by: steve simpson, st albans on 7:32pm Thu 13 Mar 08
NO!
and not just tesco, but any supermarket. Such a prime site deserves sympathetic development that at least reflects its surroundings (and I don't mean in sheets of glass).
The majority of potential Tesco customers will use a car, so let them drive to an existing store, as I'm sure they do already.
NO!
and not just tesco, but any supermarket. Such a prime site deserves sympathetic development that at least reflects its surroundings (and I don't mean in sheets of glass).
The majority of potential Tesco customers will use a car, so let them drive to an existing store, as I'm sure they do already.
Posted by: alexis on 8:17pm Thu 13 Mar 08
NO - Anyone in their right mind can see that the store will dramatically increase the current (and already bad) traffic problems. And can someone explain why we need another superstore particularly?
NO - Anyone in their right mind can see that the store will dramatically increase the current (and already bad) traffic problems. And can someone explain why we need another superstore particularly?
Posted by: Matt, St Albans on 9:55pm Thu 13 Mar 08
Yes from me, supermarkets in St Albans fail to currently achieve both good value and great customer service. A bit of competition from the a company who seems to get both of these right is more than welcome and will force the others to improve their offer. It would certainly encourage me to spend my money in St Albans and bring me into town more regularly which will encourage me to spend more in the centre itself.
Yes from me, supermarkets in St Albans fail to currently achieve both good value and great customer service. A bit of competition from the a company who seems to get both of these right is more than welcome and will force the others to improve their offer. It would certainly encourage me to spend my money in St Albans and bring me into town more regularly which will encourage me to spend more in the centre itself.
Posted by: Arthur Canal, St Albans on 9:59pm Thu 13 Mar 08
How do i vote? the web page does not tell me how to vote. I agree with Colin Davies
How do i vote? the web page does not tell me how to vote. I agree with Colin Davies
Posted by: Simon, St Albans on 7:14am Fri 14 Mar 08
To vote, go to www.stalbansreview.c
o.uk/news. The poll is about 1/2 way down the right hand side.
Matt - you make good points about a city-centre store, but the proposed Tesco is not in the centre - it's at least 10 minutes away up a moderately steep hill - about as far from the centre as Sainsburys. Stop Tesco asked people shopping in Sainsburys if they'd ever walked into town to continue their shopping - and none had ever done so! The impact of Tesco will be to withdraw trade from the centre and reduce competition and choice there.
To vote, go to www.stalbansreview.c
o.uk/news. The poll is about 1/2 way down the right hand side.
Matt - you make good points about a city-centre store, but the proposed Tesco is not in the centre - it's at least 10 minutes away up a moderately steep hill - about as far from the centre as Sainsburys. Stop Tesco asked people shopping in Sainsburys if they'd ever walked into town to continue their shopping - and none had ever done so! The impact of Tesco will be to withdraw trade from the centre and reduce competition and choice there.
Posted by: Fiona, Alma Road, St Albans on 8:29am Fri 14 Mar 08
No, no and no.
No1) Traffic is a key frustration to anyone approaching the city centre from this direction. Often there are long queues backed up along London and Alma Roads. A large supermarket will grid-lock this area totally. Tesco promise a feeder lane - but how will this be magically created (from existing parking bays or buildings perhaps?) and how far down london road can it go?
No2) we don't NEED a big supermarket HERE. Big supermarkets belong to city outskirts where people need to get into their cars, drive and fill up their boots with lovely shopping. To have this within walking distance of the city centre and core commuting spells doom for local business and is a total waste. There are enough big supermarkets within an easy drive from here. This is primarily a Tescos territory war (vs Sainsburys, Morrisons, Waitrose etc) and has nothing to do with what St Albans NEEDS.
No3) There are many more uses for this very valuable site which is close both to city centre and both train stations.
This is prime real estate - what about a school, some houses, some parking and a few small shops (even a Tesco's metro!!)
Thanks
ps - to the St Albans & Harpenden Review - there were problems yesterday on this site in locating the yes/no voting buttons. I belive that many failed to find it and instead added a comment. You will need to add all the yes/ no votes from the comments to your final score. Thanks.
No, no and no.
No1) Traffic is a key frustration to anyone approaching the city centre from this direction. Often there are long queues backed up along London and Alma Roads. A large supermarket will grid-lock this area totally. Tesco promise a feeder lane - but how will this be magically created (from existing parking bays or buildings perhaps?) and how far down london road can it go?
No2) we don't NEED a big supermarket HERE. Big supermarkets belong to city outskirts where people need to get into their cars, drive and fill up their boots with lovely shopping. To have this within walking distance of the city centre and core commuting spells doom for local business and is a total waste. There are enough big supermarkets within an easy drive from here. This is primarily a Tescos territory war (vs Sainsburys, Morrisons, Waitrose etc) and has nothing to do with what St Albans NEEDS.
No3) There are many more uses for this very valuable site which is close both to city centre and both train stations.
This is prime real estate - what about a school, some houses, some parking and a few small shops (even a Tesco's metro!!)
Thanks
ps - to the St Albans & Harpenden Review - there were problems yesterday on this site in locating the yes/no voting buttons. I belive that many failed to find it and instead added a comment. You will need to add all the yes/ no votes from the comments to your final score. Thanks.
Posted by: John Bailey, Sandridge Rd, St Albans on 10:33am Fri 14 Mar 08
Why on earth do we need a monstrosity of this nature in St Albans? Surely there are enough suitable options - why not use the local specialists eg Carpenters for Fruit & Veg (or the markets!) and the excellent local butchers for meat. There are plenty of stores in the High Street to buy general household goods - and what about the additional TRAFFIC!!??!! NO Tesco, go away!!
Why on earth do we need a monstrosity of this nature in St Albans? Surely there are enough suitable options - why not use the local specialists eg Carpenters for Fruit & Veg (or the markets!) and the excellent local butchers for meat. There are plenty of stores in the High Street to buy general household goods - and what about the additional TRAFFIC!!??!! NO Tesco, go away!!
Posted by: Nicki, st albans on 11:09am Fri 14 Mar 08
no no no to tesco this is not the right place for a massive supermarket (4000m is the same size as St albans Sainsbury and nealry double the size of Waitrose). Quite apart from the years dust and disruption whilst they build the thing the traffic congestion will be horrific. The city centre needs help (there are already too many boarded up shopfronts on St Peters street) not a Tesco blocking the entrance to the city.
no no no to tesco this is not the right place for a massive supermarket (4000m is the same size as St albans Sainsbury and nealry double the size of Waitrose). Quite apart from the years dust and disruption whilst they build the thing the traffic congestion will be horrific. The city centre needs help (there are already too many boarded up shopfronts on St Peters street) not a Tesco blocking the entrance to the city.
Posted by: Dave, Cornwall Road on 11:12am Fri 14 Mar 08
We shop at Sainsbury's at the bottom of Hollywell Hill, there is plenty of parking and has everything you could possibly want from a food store. Morrisons is also a short drive away, this isn't about adding much needed shoping capacity to the city, but it is about Tescos wanting to tap into the St Albans market. The site should be used for some sort of asthetically pleasing development that satisfies the majority [bold][bold]and doesn't involve cars[/bold] [/bold]
We shop at Sainsbury's at the bottom of Hollywell Hill, there is plenty of parking and has everything you could possibly want from a food store. Morrisons is also a short drive away, this isn't about adding much needed shoping capacity to the city, but it is about Tescos wanting to tap into the St Albans market. The site should be used for some sort of asthetically pleasing development that satisfies the majority
and doesn't involve cars Posted by: Kathy, St Albans on 12:22pm Fri 14 Mar 08
NO THANK YOU TESCO, we don't need a such a threat to all the values of our community. I have had the misfortune of living close to a Tesco Express and in the few years it has been here it has had a devasating impact polluting the the local environment.
NO THANK YOU TESCO, we don't need a such a threat to all the values of our community. I have had the misfortune of living close to a Tesco Express and in the few years it has been here it has had a devasating impact polluting the the local environment.
Posted by: Mike, st Albans on 4:33pm Fri 14 Mar 08
"No to the greed and arrogance of Tesco. Stop colonizing our city and let the land be used for housing and the enjoyment of the citizens."
"No to the greed and arrogance of Tesco. Stop colonizing our city and let the land be used for housing and the enjoyment of the citizens."
Posted by: Andrew, St Albans on 6:02pm Fri 14 Mar 08
Tesco says there is a need for the store. I don't find unacceptable queues at any of the other local food stores, which suggests to me that that they are not operating to capacity. So Tesco will not help solve a "shortage of suppliers" issue, they will simply cause a shuffle of customers from elsewhere. There is also plenty of competition between existing supermarkets, so I don't buy the "consumer will benefit" argument either.
St Albans does not need this store.
Tesco says there is a need for the store. I don't find unacceptable queues at any of the other local food stores, which suggests to me that that they are not operating to capacity. So Tesco will not help solve a "shortage of suppliers" issue, they will simply cause a shuffle of customers from elsewhere. There is also plenty of competition between existing supermarkets, so I don't buy the "consumer will benefit" argument either.
St Albans does not need this store.
Posted by: Vicky, St Albans city centre on 9:50pm Fri 14 Mar 08
NO thanks - we don't need another supermarket in St Albans for reasons already validly made by people on this discussion board - especially the traffic issue. I received the marketing literature from Tesco for the scheme and I just don't accept the justifications that are being presented to persuade us that we need this store. However, I am concerned that this is a done deal already.
Tesco already has a city centre store - why don't they focus on making that a more pleasant shopping experience? Use the land for something else - but not flats that allow half a car parking space each!
NO thanks - we don't need another supermarket in St Albans for reasons already validly made by people on this discussion board - especially the traffic issue. I received the marketing literature from Tesco for the scheme and I just don't accept the justifications that are being presented to persuade us that we need this store. However, I am concerned that this is a done deal already.
Tesco already has a city centre store - why don't they focus on making that a more pleasant shopping experience? Use the land for something else - but not flats that allow half a car parking space each!
Posted by: Penny, Oswald Rd on 10:07am Sat 15 Mar 08
emphatic no to Tesco. The traffic and resulting pollution are major factors. The impact on independent retailers and market traders are others. So is the need to maintain a distinctive character. I hate the idea of looking like every other town and city in Britain with the homogeneous Tesco look.
emphatic no to Tesco. The traffic and resulting pollution are major factors. The impact on independent retailers and market traders are others. So is the need to maintain a distinctive character. I hate the idea of looking like every other town and city in Britain with the homogeneous Tesco look.
Posted by: gary shore, st. albans on 11:04am Sat 15 Mar 08
We have Morrisons, Budgens,Sainsbury,Wa
itrose all car park friendly. The town needs an infant school, located where so many kids can walk to. No To Tesco.
We have Morrisons, Budgens,Sainsbury,Wa
itrose all car park friendly. The town needs an infant school, located where so many kids can walk to. No To Tesco.
Posted by: gary shore, st. albans on 11:05am Sat 15 Mar 08
We have Morrisons, Budgens,Sainsbury,Wa
itrose all car park friendly. The town needs an infant school, located where so many kids can walk to. No To Tesco.
We have Morrisons, Budgens,Sainsbury,Wa
itrose all car park friendly. The town needs an infant school, located where so many kids can walk to. No To Tesco.
Posted by: John Ellingham, Jersey Farm on 11:37am Sat 15 Mar 08
NO!
The last thing St Albans need is a major Supermarket on London Road. These types of stores are placed on the edge of towns for a very obvious reason - They need to provide enough car parking spacing for all their customers. How is this store going to cope with 3 times the amount of cars during xmas and January sales. I can just see the town centre finally becoming grid lock.
Suggest the council buys the land back and converts it into a Park or anything that will enhance this area and doesn't increase the very high level of Traffic St Albans constantly has.
This new store won't just effect the residents around the area but also all of the other businesses and staff who there.
Vote No!
NO!
The last thing St Albans need is a major Supermarket on London Road. These types of stores are placed on the edge of towns for a very obvious reason - They need to provide enough car parking spacing for all their customers. How is this store going to cope with 3 times the amount of cars during xmas and January sales. I can just see the town centre finally becoming grid lock.
Suggest the council buys the land back and converts it into a Park or anything that will enhance this area and doesn't increase the very high level of Traffic St Albans constantly has.
This new store won't just effect the residents around the area but also all of the other businesses and staff who there.
Vote No!
Posted by: Peter Sewell, St Albans on 2:07pm Sat 15 Mar 08
Why wasn't there such a campaign against the new development next to train station - it will clearly cause massive congestion but is still happening? It just seems that Tesco bashing is is an easier option - let it open!
Why wasn't there such a campaign against the new development next to train station - it will clearly cause massive congestion but is still happening? It just seems that Tesco bashing is is an easier option - let it open!
Posted by: Hazel Marsden, St Albans, AL3 on 1:28pm Sun 16 Mar 08
I would like to vote "No", but I can't find the buttons to do so on this website. So I'm leaving this comment instead. We don't need or want another Tesco. Oh and did anyone else think that the Tescos survey questions were very carefully worded so the answers could be skewed to be positive or negative depending on your point of view?
I would like to vote "No", but I can't find the buttons to do so on this website. So I'm leaving this comment instead. We don't need or want another Tesco. Oh and did anyone else think that the Tescos survey questions were very carefully worded so the answers could be skewed to be positive or negative depending on your point of view?
Posted by: Hazel Marsden, St Albans, AL3 on 1:30pm Sun 16 Mar 08
Posting a second one because it looked like the voting buttons appeared after I had posted my first comment.
Posting a second one because it looked like the voting buttons appeared after I had posted my first comment.
Posted by: Mark Hughes, St Albans AL3 on 2:14pm Sun 16 Mar 08
Can I, firstly, comment on the poor interface on your website for those wishing to comment and/or vote? Very confusing.
As for the Tesco proposals, the 'need' for such additional retail provision in St Albans has not been clearly identified by anyone - including SADC and Tesco. All the available evidence suggests that large scale retail outlets draw customers away from existing retail areas. Because of their size (economies of scale), the perception that it is easier to do large, weekly shops using the car and their propensity to "pile 'em high and sell'em cheap", large retail outlets undermine the ability of small, local retailers to survive. There is no reason to believe that a large Tesco store, located close to, but outside, St Albans' retail core town centre, would be any different in terms of the damage that it would do to the local retail offer. Furthermore, the traffic managment argument has not been properly addressed, as far as I can see. The notion that a large supermarket (with c.500 parking spaces), having access/egress onto or close to the junction of Alma and London Roads, will not add considerable volumes of traffic to an already oveloaded local road network is, at best, naive. At worst - well, I wouldn't like to say what I consider such a view to be, a I suspect my opinion might be libelous.
The mixed use/compact city arguments offered by some are also relevant to the discussion. The potential for this site to accomodate many hundreds of dwellings (plus a mix of other uses including, yes, retail at an appropriate scale) within walking distance of rail connections and the existing retail core of St Albans would seem to constitute the most rational use of the site. Furthermore, such an approach accords with Government policy, urban planning best practice and the principles of sustainable development.
For these reasons, I must conclude that I cannt accept that a large Tesco (or any retail outlet, for that matter) is the best solution for the people or the fabric of the City of St Albans.
Can I, firstly, comment on the poor interface on your website for those wishing to comment and/or vote? Very confusing.
As for the Tesco proposals, the 'need' for such additional retail provision in St Albans has not been clearly identified by anyone - including SADC and Tesco. All the available evidence suggests that large scale retail outlets draw customers away from existing retail areas. Because of their size (economies of scale), the perception that it is easier to do large, weekly shops using the car and their propensity to "pile 'em high and sell'em cheap", large retail outlets undermine the ability of small, local retailers to survive. There is no reason to believe that a large Tesco store, located close to, but outside, St Albans' retail core town centre, would be any different in terms of the damage that it would do to the local retail offer. Furthermore, the traffic managment argument has not been properly addressed, as far as I can see. The notion that a large supermarket (with c.500 parking spaces), having access/egress onto or close to the junction of Alma and London Roads, will not add considerable volumes of traffic to an already oveloaded local road network is, at best, naive. At worst - well, I wouldn't like to say what I consider such a view to be, a I suspect my opinion might be libelous.
The mixed use/compact city arguments offered by some are also relevant to the discussion. The potential for this site to accomodate many hundreds of dwellings (plus a mix of other uses including, yes, retail at an appropriate scale) within walking distance of rail connections and the existing retail core of St Albans would seem to constitute the most rational use of the site. Furthermore, such an approach accords with Government policy, urban planning best practice and the principles of sustainable development.
For these reasons, I must conclude that I cannt accept that a large Tesco (or any retail outlet, for that matter) is the best solution for the people or the fabric of the City of St Albans.
Posted by: Autumn Jay, st. A;s on 7:37pm Sun 16 Mar 08
No No No to tesco, Anyone who think this is in anyway going to benefit st. albans city center is clear deranged. Hate to state the blooming obvious, but more congestion, more pollution (both enviromental and light), un challengable competition for local trades and completely un ethical supply chain management, is not what we need on our door step (Bob Sanderson should spend some time in bangladesh at the sweat houses making tesco's cheap and asty product before quoting others as snobs, then maybe relocate to the hatfield industrial park and eat all the cheap pies he likes !)
No No No to tesco, Anyone who think this is in anyway going to benefit st. albans city center is clear deranged. Hate to state the blooming obvious, but more congestion, more pollution (both enviromental and light), un challengable competition for local trades and completely un ethical supply chain management, is not what we need on our door step (Bob Sanderson should spend some time in bangladesh at the sweat houses making tesco's cheap and asty product before quoting others as snobs, then maybe relocate to the hatfield industrial park and eat all the cheap pies he likes !)
Posted by: Ned, Oswald Road, St Albans on 7:45pm Sun 16 Mar 08
[bold]bold[/bold] No. The cynicism of Tesco's manipulation of local pressure, including unconscionable delays and the deliberate running down of London Road over several years allows them to present the project as an improvement - but only to their dereliction. No to the supermarket, no to the traffic the supermarket would create, and yes to genuine efforts to revitalize the area; including the salvation of the cinema.
No. The cynicism of Tesco's manipulation of local pressure, including unconscionable delays and the deliberate running down of London Road over several years allows them to present the project as an improvement - but only to their dereliction. No to the supermarket, no to the traffic the supermarket would create, and yes to genuine efforts to revitalize the area; including the salvation of the cinema.
Posted by: Kathryn Harvey on 9:23pm Sun 16 Mar 08
St Albans certainly does not need another supermarket, whether it is Tesco's or anyone else. The abysmal traffic at the moment is not going to get better, and that is reason enough. Who is actually asking for this apart from Tesco's themselves? The planners have to recognise this and for the genuine need to support and invest in projects that will benefit the community.
Furthermore, despite the fact that the poll may be statistically significant, its position needs to be sorted out on this site, as it is impossible to find! n
St Albans certainly does not need another supermarket, whether it is Tesco's or anyone else. The abysmal traffic at the moment is not going to get better, and that is reason enough. Who is actually asking for this apart from Tesco's themselves? The planners have to recognise this and for the genuine need to support and invest in projects that will benefit the community.
Furthermore, despite the fact that the poll may be statistically significant, its position needs to be sorted out on this site, as it is impossible to find! n
Posted by: Jonathon, St Albans on 10:39pm Sun 16 Mar 08
No to any large supermarket on London Road. Apart from Bob and Matt everybody else has voted No! So why is the voting currently at 92.5% for Yes when it should be nearer 100% - which makes me believe that some people are voting Yes a lot more than once (This can be done very easily if you know how web browsers work).
Or is it the Yes voters can't think of a decent [quote]quote[/quote] [quote]quote[/quote] comment in why we need a large superstore on London Road?
Message to Tesco HQ - Please stop what you are doing, your store or any other large supermarket isn't wanted on London Road or anywhere near the town center by the vast majority of St Albans Residents. Do the right thing and sell the land back to the Council or just open a small store and sell the remainder of the site. You have made a fortune on the land going up in value so just be happy with that.
No to any large supermarket on London Road. Apart from Bob and Matt everybody else has voted No! So why is the voting currently at 92.5% for Yes when it should be nearer 100% - which makes me believe that some people are voting Yes a lot more than once (This can be done very easily if you know how web browsers work).
Or is it the Yes voters can't think of a decent
quote
quote
comment in why we need a large superstore on London Road?
Message to Tesco HQ - Please stop what you are doing, your store or any other large supermarket isn't wanted on London Road or anywhere near the town center by the vast majority of St Albans Residents. Do the right thing and sell the land back to the Council or just open a small store and sell the remainder of the site. You have made a fortune on the land going up in value so just be happy with that.
Posted by: Sean Hughes, st albans on 12:06am Mon 17 Mar 08
We do not ANY large stores in St Albans whether it is Waitrose, Asda or Tesco! What we need is for that vital piece of land to be used for much needed housing and a cinema complex. Are we the only city in the western world to not have a cinema???
YES to independant local business. NO to monstrous, money grabbing big business who are to blame for the poor quality if produce on our shelves today. GO AWAY TESCO. WE WILL NOT STOP THE FIGHT HOW EVER LONG YOU INTEND TO DRAG THIS OUT.
We do not ANY large stores in St Albans whether it is Waitrose, Asda or Tesco! What we need is for that vital piece of land to be used for much needed housing and a cinema complex. Are we the only city in the western world to not have a cinema???
YES to independant local business. NO to monstrous, money grabbing big business who are to blame for the poor quality if produce on our shelves today. GO AWAY TESCO. WE WILL NOT STOP THE FIGHT HOW EVER LONG YOU INTEND TO DRAG THIS OUT.
Posted by: Valerie, St Albans on 1:11pm Mon 17 Mar 08
No to another Tesco; Tesco has a presence in St Albans, St Peter Street - the store they halved in size when they built in Hatfield.
Traffic flow is uppermost in my mind. Being a Grosvenor Road resident, the created gridlock would lock us in. Ridgmont Road closure has created serious traffic flow problems in recent years and this proposal can only exacerbate it. Would Tesco be prepared to pay for the additional holes in the road from the extra traffic drawn in from surrounding areas? I think not. We as ratepayers would pick up the bill.
Finally, if Tesco want us to believe that their latest poll shows a statistical number in favour of a new store, how can the number of 350 persons polled compare to the thousands who have signed the anti-Tesco petition? Its all smoke and mirrors. It is about profits not people. China would do well out of it!!
No to another Tesco; Tesco has a presence in St Albans, St Peter Street - the store they halved in size when they built in Hatfield.
Traffic flow is uppermost in my mind. Being a Grosvenor Road resident, the created gridlock would lock us in. Ridgmont Road closure has created serious traffic flow problems in recent years and this proposal can only exacerbate it. Would Tesco be prepared to pay for the additional holes in the road from the extra traffic drawn in from surrounding areas? I think not. We as ratepayers would pick up the bill.
Finally, if Tesco want us to believe that their latest poll shows a statistical number in favour of a new store, how can the number of 350 persons polled compare to the thousands who have signed the anti-Tesco petition? Its all smoke and mirrors. It is about profits not people. China would do well out of it!!
Posted by: kate Griffin, St Albans on 1:45pm Mon 17 Mar 08
St Albans already has a wide choice of supermarkets - Sainsburys, Morrisons, Waitrose, Iceland, M&S - and there's even a small, faintly depressing, Tescos in the high street anyway!
Having said that, at least the Tesco in the High Street provides an easily-reached, central food store for people who feel that the M&S food hall is too pricey.
Tesco would do better to invest in improving this existing outlet rather than building a superfluous superstore in such a sensitive location.
The town clearly does not need or want another supermarket. These proposals are not designed to benefit the people of St Albans, but to benefit Tesco which is keen to move into what it perceives to be a high spending area.
Much better to use the Eversheds site for a cinema and possibly amenities for young people in the town who are ill-served.
St Albans already has a wide choice of supermarkets - Sainsburys, Morrisons, Waitrose, Iceland, M&S - and there's even a small, faintly depressing, Tescos in the high street anyway!
Having said that, at least the Tesco in the High Street provides an easily-reached, central food store for people who feel that the M&S food hall is too pricey.
Tesco would do better to invest in improving this existing outlet rather than building a superfluous superstore in such a sensitive location.
The town clearly does not need or want another supermarket. These proposals are not designed to benefit the people of St Albans, but to benefit Tesco which is keen to move into what it perceives to be a high spending area.
Much better to use the Eversheds site for a cinema and possibly amenities for young people in the town who are ill-served.
Posted by: Bob, Hertfordshire on 4:20pm Mon 17 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Stephen Gledhill[/bold] wrote:
<b> Tesco is too late. The trend is to shop on-line for major purchases and to use
small convenience stores, such as those at petrol stations, for minor purchases.
By the time the shop would have been built the customer base will no longer exist - shopping the sensible way by Internet.
Incidentally, have any of those in favour not noticed that St Albans is jammed with traffic? The chosen location is daft. If Tesco must build something do it out of town and use the site for something useful. </b>[/quote] I would never shop for food on the internet, I like to see what I am buying, not be ripped off with fruit and veg that is past its best! I'm happy to do my weekly shop at my local Tesco and others should be entitled too as well! However, I do feel that these kind of stores should be located in a area where they wont create traffic problems, such as beside a main road, away from residential areas and with good access for vehicles to keep traffic flowing
Stephen Gledhill wrote:
<b> Tesco is too late. The trend is to shop on-line for major purchases and to use
small convenience stores, such as those at petrol stations, for minor purchases.
By the time the shop would have been built the customer base will no longer exist - shopping the sensible way by Internet.
Incidentally, have any of those in favour not noticed that St Albans is jammed with traffic? The chosen location is daft. If Tesco must build something do it out of town and use the site for something useful. </b>
I would never shop for food on the internet, I like to see what I am buying, not be ripped off with fruit and veg that is past its best! I'm happy to do my weekly shop at my local Tesco and others should be entitled too as well! However, I do feel that these kind of stores should be located in a area where they wont create traffic problems, such as beside a main road, away from residential areas and with good access for vehicles to keep traffic flowing
Posted by: Chris, St Albans on 9:19pm Mon 17 Mar 08
I can't find the buttons to vote NO - Suggest you have a more user friendly website!
I can't find the buttons to vote NO - Suggest you have a more user friendly website!
Posted by: chris adkins, St Albans on 8:23am Tue 18 Mar 08
St Albans is the only cathedral city in Hertfordshire and deserves treating with respect. Dumping a huge supermarket in a conservation area dominated by Victorian streetscapes would be an insult to St Albans.
Our city centre and ancient market are already struggling thanks largely to concerted efforts by Herts Highways and need our help not more disruption, traffic congestion and reasons to stay away. As already said, this site should be for our benefit, St Albans Council’s preference being (affordable) housing.
St Albans is the only cathedral city in Hertfordshire and deserves treating with respect. Dumping a huge supermarket in a conservation area dominated by Victorian streetscapes would be an insult to St Albans.
Our city centre and ancient market are already struggling thanks largely to concerted efforts by Herts Highways and need our help not more disruption, traffic congestion and reasons to stay away. As already said, this site should be for our benefit, St Albans Council’s preference being (affordable) housing.
Posted by: Ms. Moffatt, St. Albans , Marshalswick on 8:15pm Mon 24 Mar 08
St Albans is known by some people as a pretty typical english town with plenty of history. But, in the minds of the council and some members of the public as a good place to build more houses and develop a housing estate to earn money. I would like to say a word on the behalf of the younger generation. St. Albans is jammed pack with traffic and therefore emmisions are fairly high. is this what people want for thier children?
i have plenty of strong reasons why we should not have a Tesco, i shall tell you a few.....
> Money is a valuble thing and shouldn't the council concentrate on the very slow progress of the road fixing.
>The location is stupid my mother , father and myself were driving by the proposed sight and realised that to have enough room some houses will be knocked down im sure the owners of these houses are feelingh none to please with this also however much they tell us there will be parking have they no thought about the traffic!?! no they haven't.
> tesco's is a growing branch that is issued all over the world . i would prefer to give small local shops such as the butchers in sandridgebury.
i hope the public agree with this accusation.
St Albans is known by some people as a pretty typical english town with plenty of history. But, in the minds of the council and some members of the public as a good place to build more houses and develop a housing estate to earn money. I would like to say a word on the behalf of the younger generation. St. Albans is jammed pack with traffic and therefore emmisions are fairly high. is this what people want for thier children?
i have plenty of strong reasons why we should not have a Tesco, i shall tell you a few.....
> Money is a valuble thing and shouldn't the council concentrate on the very slow progress of the road fixing.
>The location is stupid my mother , father and myself were driving by the proposed sight and realised that to have enough room some houses will be knocked down im sure the owners of these houses are feelingh none to please with this also however much they tell us there will be parking have they no thought about the traffic!?! no they haven't.
> tesco's is a growing branch that is issued all over the world . i would prefer to give small local shops such as the butchers in sandridgebury.
i hope the public agree with this accusation.
Posted by: Juls, Birmingham on 1:07am Mon 21 Apr 08
YES!! ...c'mon Tesco! I will back yo all the way!
YES!! ...c'mon Tesco! I will back yo all the way!
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