The Kintyre Forum

The plans for a new Tesco at the site of current Creamery moved a step closer last week when Tesco signed the section 75 agreement that ensures that when they move from their current location in Saddell Street that the old premises cannot be sold as an outlet for reatil food.

It also releases the planning gain for Campbeltown Town Centre of £120, 000. This should also free up the development of the new Cremery which is to be up and running before Tesco can start work on their new store.

Media release 05/07/2011 - Time for a new vision for South Kintyre

Following the successful planning application for a new superstore in Campbeltown, which will secure the future of a new creamery development and increase the supermarket giants footprint by three in Campbeltown, Tesco and Scottish Milk have signed a section 75 for new supermarket in Campbeltown and a deed will be signed for council on Monday. This will mark significant progress in securing the future of dairy farming in Kintyre.

Welcoming this progress, John Semple, SNP Councillor for South Kintyre Said;

‘This is another significant change in the fortunes of South Kintyre supported by the Scottish Government, and the previous administration on Argyll & Bute Council. I’m sure that there are a lot of local farmers sleeping more comfortably as a result. However it has to be recognised that the supermarket development poses a new set of concerns.

The Tesco planning application was vigorously contended by local Campbeltown traders who were concerned of the impact the store would have on town centre shopping.

‘It is time for us all to establish a new vision and plans for South Kintyre, one which focuses on making the most of this and other developments in renewables, tourism and leisure facilities to benefit local business and the quality of life in Campbeltown its self. I call on the council administration to work with local businesses and community representatives to to formulate these plans.’

GOOD NEWS.... AT LAST !

One step closer to more jobs hopefully....

maxmix

Any word on what may happen with the "old" Tescos site.