
Locals angry over plans to open Tesco Express store in Bramely
Possible plans for Tesco to open a Tesco Express store on Bramley High Street have not been welcomed by locals.
Tesco have made an offer to buy Robertsons Electrical in Bramley High Street, with the intention of turning the premises into a Tesco Express store.
Some Bramley residents received a Tesco leaflet through the door on Saturday morning, while others heard the proposal announced in the Surrey Advertiser.
Locals are worried that the store would ‘dramatically change the landscape of the village’, and cause an unmanageable demand for parking spaces.
Other fears include noise and vehicle pollution, increased traffic and of course, the threat to local shops.
A petition to discourage Tesco from opening a franchise has been started by Christian Braid, owner of Bramley's Apple greengrocers, which is across the road from the proposed site.
Leaving no room for misinterpretation, the petition makes its intentions expressly clear with the name ‘Leave Bramley Alone. You are not needed or welcome.’
“Whilst I have selfish, and hopefully understandable concerns about my future in the village, I also have grave concerns about the future of the other shop-keepers in Bramley, the residents and our village as a whole, should the proposed plans go ahead” said Braid.
“Tesco don't care about the shop keepers or the general well-being of Bramley village. They are only interested in money and they'll tread on anyone to get it. First to go will be the local supermarket and what does that mean for the Post Office? The village is already well catered for with two supermarkets and several independent stores.”
Calling on locals to show their support, he added: “I need your vote to make Tesco realise that are neither needed or welcome in Bramley… Please help us save Bramley.”
To sign the petition, click here
Comments (23)
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resident of bramley more than 8 years ago
Poor Old Robertsons Electrical
Farmer J more than 9 years ago
Poor delusional Farmer J
Farmer J is retarded more than 9 years ago
NO Tesco Express - YES M&S
The Greengrocers lives in Leatherhead FFS more than 9 years ago
Great for competition
Local Bramley resident more than 9 years ago
aggressive competition
julie fry more than 9 years ago
Are you serious?
Mrs Rowland's more than 9 years ago
a wider debate
Susan more than 9 years ago
ridiculous idea
Khloe more than 9 years ago
NIMBYs!
Herbie Green more than 9 years ago
Tesco Bramley
Alan more than 9 years ago
#Nimby
Bear more than 9 years ago
#shoplocal
The Stockyard more than 9 years ago
#hypocrites
Adam L. more than 9 years ago
Who's the Hypocrite?
Beth more than 9 years ago
Up yours Beth!
Nisa Sucka more than 9 years ago
How can you say that?
Liam more than 9 years ago
stop fussing
Brian more than 9 years ago
Rubbish!
P of Bramley more than 9 years ago
High Street
You're Dumb P of Bramley more than 9 years ago
Jobs
Netty more than 9 years ago
not welcome everywhere
Dutchy100 more than 9 years ago
Problem
Ministry of Petcare more than 9 years ago