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Name: jennie Date: 20/03/2010 23:24:49 Message: tesco is a brilliant idea, i dont really like asda or morrisons and if i could afford to go to york every **** to do my ****ly shop then i would just to use tesco.

Name: Message for Brynn Date: 19/03/2010 10:56:04 Message: I think you have got it wrong here,the ex- quarry is being promoted for an improved open space similar to that which is underway at Bachelor Gardens,not left as it is.the idea is to develop it as a recreation area presumably with new tree planting etc and footpaths.this isnt where Tesco is planning the store thats across the road at the old Transco gasworks.The old quarry site is next to Focus, an already wooded area,hardly an eyesore.Some of us like like living where we can walk into the countryside,which is what Killinghall Moor was until the massive over building to the North of the town began.

Name: Brynn Date: 19/03/2010 10:24:08 Message: K.V. What wildlife are you actually talking about, that's up at Jennyfield? I live at Jennyfield and there's no wildlife to me. We're not on "safari" you know! Yes, some birds etc, but you can't stop progress because of this, otherwise nothing would ever be built. Really, that's utter nonsense. So you want us all to go into town then eh? And what about the wildlife there? Bound to be a few birds knocking around there also, not to mention all the more congestion in town, and the parking etc. Seems to me you live on some far away planet. I live at Jennyfields and I can assure you there's not much wildlife there and also, I'm a member of numerous clubs and all of the people, plus friends and neighbours, can't wait for a Tesco. You think of all the wildlife you're killing at the moment with all the car fumes going into the other side of town - or do you just care about our part of town? So you like the idea of an ex quarry area to remain that way - an ugly eye-sore which is a complete waste of space? Don't you realise Jennyfields would be a much better area without that ugly old waste of space. With a Tesco it will bring more jobs and more people to the area. Oh, and they might bring bread to feed to the birds!!

Name: K.V Date: 18/03/2010 23:04:57 Message: Thats a terrible idea, the last thing we want is more roads but most would welcome more open space and less industrial premises!Does no one consider the preservation of wildlife and trees to be important?Anything which enhances the area should be supported,if people want a shopping centre then go into town where it should be.I hope the ex quarry area is kept for open space after all the other end of Harrogate has the Stray

Name: Michael Dixon Date: 18/03/2010 18:16:10 Message: If Tesco were willing to construct an run off Road, through the Oak Beck Quarry behind FOCUS, Then i can see the Tesco SuperMarket development causing minimal Traffic disruption to the New Park Roundabout. However my thoughts of the choice of Location is that Jennyfields is the wrong Place generally. An much better location i beleive would be at the Industrial Estate in Summerbridge, though on an much smaller scale. An Pizza Takeaway round ther wouldnt go an miss either...

Name: Michael Dixon Date: 18/03/2010 18:04:29 Message: Because of the areas catchment area, ie Ripon and the Nidd Valley Corridor, of which is particulary badly served by any Supermarket Chain, i can imagine alot of People in the area are against it, as the New Park roundabout is already very congested, as similarily the Killinghall community is up in arms as to why they still havent built some type of Northern bypass. Therefore i see the problem of Tescos location being purely an Traffic one, and not one of compe***ion to Jennyfields Co op. However, i beleive there is an solution to the Traffic Problem. If Tesco were willing to buy up the Land between Focuses new store, and the Main A61 Road North of there, of which i beleive was an Quarry Working ( i know... they want to create an Green Space there, as if we didnt have enough ) then an perfect Road section would be able to be constructed to solve not only one, but two problems.

Name: Stuart Date: 17/03/2010 10:56:25 Message: I have been in favour of this application since it was first raised. However, the recent impact assessment on other retailers concerns me more than potential traffic problems. I now believe the scale of the store is too big. Cut the size by at least a third but maybe by 50%; use the rest of the site for Wilkinsons. After careful consideration, I am now against this application due to the size of the proposed store.

Name: Ancia Lewis Date: 16/03/2010 22:02:37 Message: To the last Against comment. How about a Tesco and a Wilkinson that would be a great Idea.Lets breed new life into Harroate. Bring on Tesco

Name: Mark Date: 16/03/2010 16:09:55 Message: Ido think that the main objection to Tesco is the siting of the store, personally I have nothing againstthe store coming to Harrogate,but do think that it would add considerably to the traffic problems of the New Park area.The surrounding roads are not compatible with such a large store.The problem with Harrogate is that planners try to concentrate all the towns expansion in one area which doesnt work and certainly doesnt improve the area.Tesco is as compe***ive as all the other supermarkets but not really any different,so its not being snobbish not wanting one in Harrogate just showing common sense about where it should go.

Name: Message for Barney Date: 16/03/2010 14:35:42 Message: Barney, Tesco isn't an expensive supermarket, so we need it. Get rid of Waitrose and Asda and keep Tesco, Sainsburys and Morrisons. As for you saying there are too many supermarkets in Harrogate, well thats a matter of opinion isn't it, and the opinion favours another supermarket here, which is Tesco.

Name: donnor kebab Date: 16/03/2010 13:00:11 Message: I think we shud av a netto too :) y not!!!!

Name: Barney Date: 15/03/2010 23:44:15 Message: No - there are already enough expensive supermarkets in Harrogate and traffic congestion should not be allowed to increase.

Name: Milly Date: 15/03/2010 13:52:30 Message: I thought there was a great letter in the Harrogate Advertiser last **** from someone who said there was an element of snobbery involved in the Tesco debate and that people in Harrogate are well known for their snobbery. I totally agree with this. There are some people who just want to remain the only town in England without a Tesco - for this reason only. How pathetic is that? I will not shop in the independent shops in Harrogate, that some of you suggest we do. I cannot afford to shop in them. And for the people who say Tesco is no cheaper then they obviously haven't got a clue. I can't wait for Tesco to come, and then hopefully Aldi and then hopefully Wilkinsons. What with all of those and a P***ark what would all the so called snobs of Harrogate think?!

Name: To billy Date: 15/03/2010 01:09:02 Message: This isn't about a p***ark, I believe that p***arks already in harrogate, and I refuse to shop there. If there is a page to whether p***ark should have more stores in Harrogate, or if I'm wrong and they're no in Harrogate already and are looking for a place for a story, please do link me to it. They are however not the issue at hand.

Name: Billy Date: 14/03/2010 13:21:12 Message: Having read the letters each **** as they come in , i feel now this is more about the name Tesco and not about the siting of a supermarket.It seems Harrogate opposers have double standards.Shortly a P***ark will be opening in Harrogate and they have come under investigation by the BBC on several occasions for using suppliers both here and abroad that have sweatshop conditions , pay a pittance of a wage . use illegal workers and pay below the national wage. Anything said about that -no

Name: H.Dean Date: 13/03/2010 21:13:58 Message: I wish people would realise that not everyone who lives to the North of the town will shop at at Tesco and no other supermarket!All the supermarkets have different offers and it is advantageous to shop around to check these out and also far less boring than sticking to one just because it is nearer.I am not a Tesco fan and although I live in the Knox area would not rush there to shop.It is not the cheapest nor the best quality store and definitely not worth changing an area for(and in the process giving planners an excuse to build yet more houses in our countryside.

Name: vicky Date: 12/03/2010 17:52:57 Message: i think this will be good for harrogate as long as they will hire people from the area also i think it will be good for families as the only supermarket harrogate has is asda and this is in the centre of town and buses and public transport costs are ridiculous

Name: Liam Date: 10/03/2010 11:10:02 Message: I would love a Tesco in Harrogate and the North side of town, where I live. I get fed up driving through traffic, and hold ups, to go to the other supermarkets with my wife, so if we had a Tesco near us then brilliant. I know its only a minority that are opposed to a Tesco. I'm a member of many clubs in the area and everyone I know, everyone, is all for a Tesco. I haven't met anyone that is opposed to it, apart from a few on this forum. The traffic is bad when you go to Sainsbury's so surely a supermarket nearer where we live only makes a lot more sense. Bring it on.

Name: Nicola Morgan Date: 10/03/2010 01:26:48 Message: A supermarket is very much needed in this area of Harrogate. I live in Killinghall which has no shops and I have to bus my five children into town which costs a fortune. I am limited to using Asda because that's the nearest supermarket and it's just not practical trying to get out to another. Please give me a nearer shop to go to. WE NEED TESCO!

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