This Sounds Like Good News!

Is the Government set to change its attitude to supermarkets? We're not suggesting that there's going to be a massive shift, but this article from the People does report Communities Secretary Hazel Blears as saying,

"Popping down to the local grocer's or baker's is more than just shopping. It is where people meet and identify with their community. That's why I am strengthening planning rules to better protect them."

If this is carried through this should help our case further. St Albans Council officials were unwilling to advise against Tesco's plans on the grounds that they would damage other shops, although councillors voted to add this. Hopefully, these new planning rules can be used to support the councillors' views.