I am now going to make an effort to update my blog more. Sometimes, I may just write a few lines, but that’s better than nothing at all!
Lots of talk in Newtown about the delayed Tesco opening, so here is my view: I think the Council made the correct decision to stand up to Tesco by insisting that roadworks are completed in accordance with the planning conditions. After all, they had originally accepted them. I just think whether a large corporate business or a small local firm all developments should be treated in the same way.
The Council’s highway department granted Tesco permission for their road contractors to work 24 hours a day, so I hope Tesco will complete the works as soon as possible so they can open the store.
I have always had some concern about Tesco opening in its present location before we have a bypass in place. I should also say that I have admiration for Tesco, they are a great example of business success in this country. All that said, they have now become so powerful, government must control them to make sure other smaller business have the same opportunity as they did to be successful, competition should be encouraged, but by not having some control on Tesco, competition would be stifled.
Tesco will now open in the new year when the roadworks have been completed. I also understand that Tesco are making sure that all there staff will be paid, as of course they should do. The delay will be disappointing to many, but the town would be near gridlock had they opened on the 7th December.
