Following the article in last week's Herts Advertiser about Tesco's 'derelict' houses on London Road, a stream of anti-Tesco letters appeared this week.
Angela Nicholls of St Albans Stop Tesco railed against Tesco's landbanking, Simon Grover of the St Albans District Green Party questioned why Tesco was trying a second consultation exercise when 95% of local people were opposed to its plans, and local resident David Dorkings pointed out the disadvantages of building a supermarket in the middle of a residential development.
Finally, Cllr Chris Brazier of St Albans Council outlined the council's conversations with Tesco and proposed use of an EDMO (Empty Dwellings Management Order for property nerds) to refurbish the derelict houses if needed. Slightly worryingly, the date for Tesco to 'enhance and refurbish' the properties seems to have been set as February 2008 - does a retail giant really need 3 months to do up some houses?
As always, thanks to those who write to keep the Tesco story in the local papers!
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