support is growing on the Harrogate Advertiser poll
http://www2.harrogatetoday.co.uk/tesco/tescohome.asp?offset=280
..lets hope the planning department are too...
Friday 16 March 2007
Friday 16 February 2007
HBC planning dept... we're watching you more carefully than you might like..
http://www.guardian.co.uk/supermarkets/story/0,12784,1128488,00.html
Tesco's trojan horse tactics..
http://tescno.blogspot.com/2007/01/series-of-tesco-trojan-horse-planning.html
Wednesday 14 February 2007
one to watch monday 19th feb...
Ch4 on Monday at 8pm
Dispatches: The supermarket thats eating Britain...Tesco
Dispatches: The supermarket thats eating Britain...Tesco
Friday 9 February 2007
same story...different town..
and it all sounds too familiar...but looks like they are trying the juvenile approach with our Max....
http://tescocampaign.blogspot.com/
http://tescocampaign.blogspot.com/
Tuesday 6 February 2007
making the news...
BBC Look North(Leeds) either today(060207)or tomorrow, The Guardian (prob 070207) and we were on BBC Radio York breakfast show and drivetime yesterday (050207)... all highlighting our problems. Thankyou all for all your support and emails...planning is expected to be put forward sometime in March...so may go quiet on the news from us front for a while. if anyone is interested in helping put up posters and the like, please contact me at dsb@nyloc.org. Meeting with Phil Willis MP next week. latest press release is as follows....
cheers again
dave and Richie
Press release...
TESCO PLANS WILL DELIVER DOUBLE WHAMMY TRAFFIC CHAOS SAY CAMPAIGNERS
Campaigners fighting plans for a massive Tesco at Harrogate’s busiest road junction, have called on the superstore giant to provide figures on the likely impact of its scheme on the town’s traffic.
Their calls follow a three day exhibition at New Park Nursery School at which company officials and traffic consultants were unable to tell people just how many cars and lorries the scheme would bring to the already gridlocked are if the plans go ahead.
Dave Burns and Richie Molloy of the ‘No to Tesco in Harrogate group’ say “it is astonishing to think that they couldn’t answer the single most important question that everyone was asking.”
“We understand that the Traffic Impact Assessment for the scheme is not yet complete – so ‘public consultation’ in the absence of this vital information was little more than a token gesture”
They added “ This is an 88, 000 sq ft store – bigger than ASDA – and with plans to open up to 24 hours, it will pull traffic from all parts of the Harrogate District to the junction of the two busiest roads that we have… with the total number of extra vehicles topping a massive 2 million in a given year
People on the North side of the town might like the idea of a Tesco – but we feel sure that if Tesco gains approval for its development at this totally unsuitable site, those who save a few pennies in the aisle will make everybody losers on the roads.”
Mr Burns also pointed out “ The proposed new roundabout on Skipton Road will be less than 100 metres from the existing Little Wonder roundabout and that means a double whammy for people travelling into Harrogate on either Ripon or Skipton Roads. There is even rumour they are trying to buy out the Transco land right next to the Little Wonder roundabout so they can put in an even bigger roundabout at this site.”
“Traffic heading along Skipton Road will have to give way to traffic turning out of tesco on the new roundabout and, when those Tesco vehicles quickly reach the second roundabout, the traffic heading in from Ripon will again have to give way to them. It will be an absolute nightmare for anyone driving in this area and we all know that because of Harrogate’s road system the impact of any major road junction has a knock on effect across the town”
The concerns about traffic include the siteing of a new goods entrance right outside New Park Nursery school and also raises fears for the safety of school children – with Saltergate, Coppice, New Park, st Joseph’s, Bilton Grange and Grove Road primary schools either on a route into the proposed site or close to it.”
Mr’s Burns and Molloy also said “ While it would be nice to have a Tesco somewhere in the Harrogate area, this is just such a wrong place for it and too big a price to pay simply to have another superstore in a town that already has an ASDA, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose and the Co-oP.”
Please add you support via our website www.stoptescoharrogate.blogspot.com
cheers again
dave and Richie
Press release...
TESCO PLANS WILL DELIVER DOUBLE WHAMMY TRAFFIC CHAOS SAY CAMPAIGNERS
Campaigners fighting plans for a massive Tesco at Harrogate’s busiest road junction, have called on the superstore giant to provide figures on the likely impact of its scheme on the town’s traffic.
Their calls follow a three day exhibition at New Park Nursery School at which company officials and traffic consultants were unable to tell people just how many cars and lorries the scheme would bring to the already gridlocked are if the plans go ahead.
Dave Burns and Richie Molloy of the ‘No to Tesco in Harrogate group’ say “it is astonishing to think that they couldn’t answer the single most important question that everyone was asking.”
“We understand that the Traffic Impact Assessment for the scheme is not yet complete – so ‘public consultation’ in the absence of this vital information was little more than a token gesture”
They added “ This is an 88, 000 sq ft store – bigger than ASDA – and with plans to open up to 24 hours, it will pull traffic from all parts of the Harrogate District to the junction of the two busiest roads that we have… with the total number of extra vehicles topping a massive 2 million in a given year
People on the North side of the town might like the idea of a Tesco – but we feel sure that if Tesco gains approval for its development at this totally unsuitable site, those who save a few pennies in the aisle will make everybody losers on the roads.”
Mr Burns also pointed out “ The proposed new roundabout on Skipton Road will be less than 100 metres from the existing Little Wonder roundabout and that means a double whammy for people travelling into Harrogate on either Ripon or Skipton Roads. There is even rumour they are trying to buy out the Transco land right next to the Little Wonder roundabout so they can put in an even bigger roundabout at this site.”
“Traffic heading along Skipton Road will have to give way to traffic turning out of tesco on the new roundabout and, when those Tesco vehicles quickly reach the second roundabout, the traffic heading in from Ripon will again have to give way to them. It will be an absolute nightmare for anyone driving in this area and we all know that because of Harrogate’s road system the impact of any major road junction has a knock on effect across the town”
The concerns about traffic include the siteing of a new goods entrance right outside New Park Nursery school and also raises fears for the safety of school children – with Saltergate, Coppice, New Park, st Joseph’s, Bilton Grange and Grove Road primary schools either on a route into the proposed site or close to it.”
Mr’s Burns and Molloy also said “ While it would be nice to have a Tesco somewhere in the Harrogate area, this is just such a wrong place for it and too big a price to pay simply to have another superstore in a town that already has an ASDA, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose and the Co-oP.”
Please add you support via our website www.stoptescoharrogate.blogspot.com
Thursday 1 February 2007
possible changes for you and your neighbourhood
- Main entrance will be between Little Wonder roundabout and Electric Avenue.
- A new roundabout to built near Electric Avenue and FOUR lanes of traffic from there up to the Little Wonder roundabout
- Major traffic problems on Ripon Road opposite the Pine Shop with large lorries turning and also using an already congested Little wonder roundabout
- Overflow parking will be on Transco land
- Residents on Electric Avenue will now overlook a potentially 24 hour supermarket
- A normal day for us now will be like Wetherby Road outside the tip and Sainsburys
- Increase of vehicles on our small back roads, denying residential parking
- Increased noise pollution
- Increased light pollution
- Increased air pollution
- Lorries delivering at all times of the day and night
- Air brakes at the roundabouts
- Increased litter
- Noise from refrigeration units
- Possible decrease in YOUR house price by up to 10%
- How much disruption whilst all this is built and what effect on your quality of life
- Affect on local wildlife and water table
- Potential health and safety risks whilst making the contaminated gas works safe
- Possible damage to your house foundations due to deep excavations
- A new roundabout to built near Electric Avenue and FOUR lanes of traffic from there up to the Little Wonder roundabout
- Major traffic problems on Ripon Road opposite the Pine Shop with large lorries turning and also using an already congested Little wonder roundabout
- Overflow parking will be on Transco land
- Residents on Electric Avenue will now overlook a potentially 24 hour supermarket
- A normal day for us now will be like Wetherby Road outside the tip and Sainsburys
- Increase of vehicles on our small back roads, denying residential parking
- Increased noise pollution
- Increased light pollution
- Increased air pollution
- Lorries delivering at all times of the day and night
- Air brakes at the roundabouts
- Increased litter
- Noise from refrigeration units
- Possible decrease in YOUR house price by up to 10%
- How much disruption whilst all this is built and what effect on your quality of life
- Affect on local wildlife and water table
- Potential health and safety risks whilst making the contaminated gas works safe
- Possible damage to your house foundations due to deep excavations
Wednesday 31 January 2007
people to contact...
Max Curtis:-
Max.Curtis@uk.tesco.com 01992 644740
Mark Williams, Hgte Borough Council Planning:-
01423 556567
Paul Sharpe, PR for Tesco
01793 700420
Max.Curtis@uk.tesco.com 01992 644740
Mark Williams, Hgte Borough Council Planning:-
01423 556567
Paul Sharpe, PR for Tesco
01793 700420
Tuesday 30 January 2007
Why we say no
Why we say no
We believe that a proposed Tesco store in Harrogate would be likely to adversely affect our community in many ways.
More traffic congestion
A new Tesco store would aim to bring in custom from a wide area, much of which would be by car. Tesco's original proposal predicted that a store would attract in excess of 250 daily visits by shoppers in vehicles. It's likely that motorists trying to get into any store car park would increase congestion.
The lorries servicing a new Tesco store would also cause congestion and other problems at delivery times.
Reduced road safety
Increased traffic congestion would make the local roads more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists and other road users.
There is already a bottle neck and high traffic levels very close to the proposed store. Increased traffic and inevitable queueing for any proposed store's car park will make these junctions and the crossing perilous.
Pavements nearby are narrow and parents have expressed concern about the safety of their children and themselves while using the footpaths.
Despite the existence of permit controlled parking zones and yellow lines, it is also likely that Tesco shoppers would persistently park in nearby streets if a store car park was full. Parking restrictions are unlikely to deter shoppers who intend to 'pop in' to a convenience store for 'only a few minutes'.
The closest likely street parking to a proposed store is near the junctions of Glendowne Terrace and Electric Avenue - with the likelihood that road visibilty would be reduced by the presence of parked cars at these junctions. Accidents have already taken place at these locations and the proposed store would increase the likelihood of future accidents.
More noise, litter and pollution
People living close to a proposed store would have to tolerate increased levels of noise from a a wide range of potential sources.
In itself, more shopper and delivery traffic will mean more noise for nearby residents - including the continual sound of idling engines and vehicles pulling away at the nearby junctions.
Vehicle doors and boots would be slammed shut in any store car park. Continual deliveries to a store would generate yet more noise. There would also be noise from cooling equipment sited at the rear of a proposed store.
Shoppers would not always use on-site bins to dispose of their rubbish meaning increased litter in the local area.
Increased traffic would lead to greater exhaust emissions and more pollution. More generally, supermarkets are less environmentally friendly than independent businesses. As well as encouraging a greater number of shopping trips by car, national chain stores transport their products far longer distances than would be necessary if they sourced more of their stock locally.
Threatening the unique character of the our area
A proposed store would have to fit with the character of a local built environment which is composed mainly of attractive Victorian era bulidings.
The site is on the boundary of Nidd Gorge. This reinforces the architectectural and visual importance of the neighbourhood and means that any proposed new building must meet stringent design criteria.
Most other local businesses are in a well established parade and are incorporated into buildings in keeping with the character of the neighbouring built environment.
A new Tesco store could threaten the survival of the many highly valued independent businesses in the local area. The New Park ward area is a special place to live and one of its key features is its 'villagey' feel which is partly due to the presence of many locally owned and long established specialist outlets that, in combination, already sell the range of products likely to be stocked by the proposed Tesco store.
We believe that a proposed Tesco store in Harrogate would be likely to adversely affect our community in many ways.
More traffic congestion
A new Tesco store would aim to bring in custom from a wide area, much of which would be by car. Tesco's original proposal predicted that a store would attract in excess of 250 daily visits by shoppers in vehicles. It's likely that motorists trying to get into any store car park would increase congestion.
The lorries servicing a new Tesco store would also cause congestion and other problems at delivery times.
Reduced road safety
Increased traffic congestion would make the local roads more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists and other road users.
There is already a bottle neck and high traffic levels very close to the proposed store. Increased traffic and inevitable queueing for any proposed store's car park will make these junctions and the crossing perilous.
Pavements nearby are narrow and parents have expressed concern about the safety of their children and themselves while using the footpaths.
Despite the existence of permit controlled parking zones and yellow lines, it is also likely that Tesco shoppers would persistently park in nearby streets if a store car park was full. Parking restrictions are unlikely to deter shoppers who intend to 'pop in' to a convenience store for 'only a few minutes'.
The closest likely street parking to a proposed store is near the junctions of Glendowne Terrace and Electric Avenue - with the likelihood that road visibilty would be reduced by the presence of parked cars at these junctions. Accidents have already taken place at these locations and the proposed store would increase the likelihood of future accidents.
More noise, litter and pollution
People living close to a proposed store would have to tolerate increased levels of noise from a a wide range of potential sources.
In itself, more shopper and delivery traffic will mean more noise for nearby residents - including the continual sound of idling engines and vehicles pulling away at the nearby junctions.
Vehicle doors and boots would be slammed shut in any store car park. Continual deliveries to a store would generate yet more noise. There would also be noise from cooling equipment sited at the rear of a proposed store.
Shoppers would not always use on-site bins to dispose of their rubbish meaning increased litter in the local area.
Increased traffic would lead to greater exhaust emissions and more pollution. More generally, supermarkets are less environmentally friendly than independent businesses. As well as encouraging a greater number of shopping trips by car, national chain stores transport their products far longer distances than would be necessary if they sourced more of their stock locally.
Threatening the unique character of the our area
A proposed store would have to fit with the character of a local built environment which is composed mainly of attractive Victorian era bulidings.
The site is on the boundary of Nidd Gorge. This reinforces the architectectural and visual importance of the neighbourhood and means that any proposed new building must meet stringent design criteria.
Most other local businesses are in a well established parade and are incorporated into buildings in keeping with the character of the neighbouring built environment.
A new Tesco store could threaten the survival of the many highly valued independent businesses in the local area. The New Park ward area is a special place to live and one of its key features is its 'villagey' feel which is partly due to the presence of many locally owned and long established specialist outlets that, in combination, already sell the range of products likely to be stocked by the proposed Tesco store.
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