Save our High Street and our Farmland
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The more I hear about this proposal, the more annoyed I become. I cannot believe that the Council will allow this development to go ahead. This is not an issue as to whether Skelton needs another grocery store or a petrol station. The problem is WHY IS THERE A NEED TO BUILD ON A FARMER’S FIELD WHEN THERE IS SO MUCH DERELICT LAND AVAILABLE ALL OVER EAST CLEVELAND, not just in Skelton? Also, WHY NOT BUILD CLOSER TO OTHER SHOPS TO ENHANCE THE HIGH STREETS IN EACH VILLAGE and bring back thriving high streets and a sense of community? In my opinion this development isn’t aimed at helping the community, it’s just about making profits for the shareholders of a multinational company. I’m sure there wouldn’t be the opposition for a grocery store and petrol station if there wasn’t going to be such a devastating impact on the lives, homes and livelihoods of so many people. There are so many other options available – if the developers would only compromise and meet the community half way then everyone would be happy. As it stands now the whole thing stinks! I definitely think we should SAVE OUR HIGH STREET & OUR FARMLAND. I sincerely hope Skelton doesn’t become like Redcar – a high street full of virtual shops.
I fully support the campain against this superstore being built. Land aready within Skelton not built on should be considered as a location for a foodstore only and not a store of the proposed developement with non food goods. Other locations should be looked at in other nearby villages and towns such as Loftus which is more central within the East Cleveland area. To take up prime farming land at this time when future demand on food production is going to rise rapidly, is pure madness!