Anne Main MP – Tesco: A victory for local residents
Press Release :
8 February 2010
In response to today’s announcement from Tesco, confirming that they do not intend to submit any further applications for a supermarket on the former Eversheds site, in London Road, Anne Main, MP for St Albans, said:
“I think that this is the best outcome for St Albans. I have always maintained that the Eversheds site was unsuitable for such a massive store and that the associated traffic would be extremely bad for residents. I am pleased that Tesco have recognised this and chosen to focus on the disused Woolworths site, as this will bring an empty unit back into use, and Tesco already has a presence in St Peters Street.
The issue now becomes what happens to the Eversheds site. I think it is important that a suitable use is found soon, preferably for a more suitable mixed scheme so that London Road entrance loses the tatty, derelict appearance and local residents have certainty over what is happening. We have a great opportunity to put something worthwhile on the site which could enhance the city, and I am pleased that Tesco have finally listened to the people of St Albans.”
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