Tesco finally backed down and scrapped their plans for Herne Hill. They tried to sneak this in behind our backs, but they underestimated how hard we would fight to protect our local businesses. We won this round, but stay sharp because we will be watching to make sure they do …
May 11, 2014
Final supporters
The original planning application refers to plans for 'retail and or professional/financial services' with no specific mention of a supermarket, despite the impact that this would have on the local economy and traffic issues resulting from deliveries.
This is an underhand and undemocratic way for Tesco to establish a presence in the community – Herne Hill is already well-served by a number of independent shops, plus a Sainsbury’s Local. If there had been an upfront and honest proposal to open another supermarket at the start of the planning process, there would have been multiple objections from local people (witness the petition with over 1600 signatures opposing a Tesco in nearby Brixton Hill).
By dodging this vital part of the democratic process, a new Tesco in Herne Hill would only create ill-feeling amongst the local community and negative publicity for the company. We call on Tesco to acknowledge the wishes of local residents and abandon plans for a new store in Herne Hill.
Updates
April 22, 2014
Tesco is banking on us staying quiet while they slip this store into our neighborhood through the back door. We are about to hit one thousand signatures and I need every single one of you to blast this link out to your local groups right now to show them we are not going anywhere.
Reached 100 supporters
December 10, 2012
58 Comments
The community is already well-served by great independent shops and a Sainsbury's Local. This is not needed and truck deliveries will definitely be disruptive to the area.
I'm fed up by the ridiculous amount of tesco and sainsbury's in the Brixton area. Herne Hill certainly doesn't need another supermarket. They push out independent shops and there seems to be one or the other at every bus stop. Most unnecessary, why do they want to take over the world? Far too many!
I see no need for another convenience supermarket in Herne Hill, given that Sainsbury's Local is a twenty second walk from the train station, and the local greengrocers, bakers and butchers shops are much loved local businesses which would inevitably suffer if a Tesco Express was to be established.
Moving back home this summer after nearly 10 years abroad. I miss HH so much. Please don't put a new Tesco there! I was so upset that local businesses were struggling before I left in 2004. I'm glad they're doing better, and a Tesco would just be awful.
Herne hill is amply served by excellent small shops and niche businesses; Tesco is already available within reasonable distance of our town centre, for those who need it. No-one will be served by their driving our local and best loved shops out of business
I'd rather not see another Tesco next to Sainsbury's. There is no real demand for another supermarket and it would really bring unfair competition to the farmers' market.
no more Tesco - poor quality food & high prices at Tesco local
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Tesco finally backed down and scrapped their plans for Herne Hill. They tried to sneak this in behind our backs, but they underestimated how hard we would fight to protect our local businesses. We won this round, but stay sharp because we will be watching to make sure they do …
May 11, 2014
Final supporters
The original planning application refers to plans for 'retail and or professional/financial services' with no specific mention of a supermarket, despite the impact that this would have on the local economy and traffic issues resulting from deliveries.
This is an underhand and undemocratic way for Tesco to establish a presence in the community – Herne Hill is already well-served by a number of independent shops, plus a Sainsbury’s Local. If there had been an upfront and honest proposal to open another supermarket at the start of the planning process, there would have been multiple objections from local people (witness the petition with over 1600 signatures opposing a Tesco in nearby Brixton Hill).
By dodging this vital part of the democratic process, a new Tesco in Herne Hill would only create ill-feeling amongst the local community and negative publicity for the company. We call on Tesco to acknowledge the wishes of local residents and abandon plans for a new store in Herne Hill.
Updates
April 22, 2014
Tesco is banking on us staying quiet while they slip this store into our neighborhood through the back door. We are about to hit one thousand signatures and I need every single one of you to blast this link out to your local groups right now to show them we are not going anywhere.
Reached 100 supporters
December 10, 2012
58 Comments
A Tesco in Herne Hill is TOTALLY unnecessary and vulgar. How about a bank instead, so people can get money to spend in the local businesses. Sainsburys, Londis and Costcutter (along with independent businesses and a thriving market) are plenty for an area this size.
The community is already well-served by great independent shops and a Sainsbury's Local. This is not needed and truck deliveries will definitely be disruptive to the area.
I'm fed up by the ridiculous amount of tesco and sainsbury's in the Brixton area. Herne Hill certainly doesn't need another supermarket. They push out independent shops and there seems to be one or the other at every bus stop. Most unnecessary, why do they want to take over the world? Far too many!
I see no need for another convenience supermarket in Herne Hill, given that Sainsbury's Local is a twenty second walk from the train station, and the local greengrocers, bakers and butchers shops are much loved local businesses which would inevitably suffer if a Tesco Express was to be established.
Moving back home this summer after nearly 10 years abroad. I miss HH so much. Please don't put a new Tesco there! I was so upset that local businesses were struggling before I left in 2004. I'm glad they're doing better, and a Tesco would just be awful.
Herne hill is amply served by excellent small shops and niche businesses; Tesco is already available within reasonable distance of our town centre, for those who need it. No-one will be served by their driving our local and best loved shops out of business
I'd rather not see another Tesco next to Sainsbury's. There is no real demand for another supermarket and it would really bring unfair competition to the farmers' market.
no more Tesco - poor quality food & high prices at Tesco local
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A Tesco in Herne Hill is TOTALLY unnecessary and vulgar. How about a bank instead, so people can get money to spend in the local businesses. Sainsburys, Londis and Costcutter (along with independent businesses and a thriving market) are plenty for an area this size.