The old Jesters (Malaap etc) site on the Cheltenham Rd could become a Tescos. Planning permission has been granted for a change of use of the building which would open the door for them to set up shop there.
There are brilliant shops in Montpelier many of whom are supporting the work we do and who are already intrinsically part of our community. Our aim is to support them, other businesses and residents in Montpelier’s Transition to a lower-carbon neighbourhood within a more sustainable Bristol. Within this context it is difficult to see how a Tescos on the Cheltenham Road can be a positive addition to what we are doing such as supporting locally produced food and encouraging people to use less cars (imagine delivery vehicles and cars parked on the bus lane and bike lane outside). Sure, they may have a cashpoint, but wouldn’t it be great if Gallifords one was free? Part of our response is to help Jimahl look into this.
Please take some time to think about this.There have been numerous objections to Tescos and other supermarkets opening up locally before and much brilliant work has already started on a campaign against Tescos at the old Jesters site. Take a look at the links below where you can see a very informative piece on the PRSC blog, read a piece in the Mirror, join a Facebook group, check the Hijack blog or simply vote against the idea in a poll. An additional petition can be signed at Radford Mill Farm shop.
There is also a meeting this Monday 8th Feb’ at 7.00pm at Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft to develop a community response to the proposals. The quality of the response can obviously be influenced by attendance.
Look forward to seeing some of you there and will feedback the progress of this meeting to everyone at the Trans Mont meeting on the 10th.
PRSC blog which includes Poll
Facebook Check the discussions
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