This petition is in objection to the recent application for planning permission from Costa Coffee, for a new store on Great George Street, just off Byres Road, in the West End. With already such a large number of coffee shops trading in this area, the opening of another coffee shop, especially a corporate giant like Costa, could have a huge detrimental effect on some, if not all of the smaller businesses. This move could open the flood gates to further commerciallisation of the soul of the west end. Sign up today to support your local buisnesses against the influx of a corporate giant! Stand up for the west end and all that this represents!! Support your local buisnesses today!!