The meeting we had with Dominos last week was interesting. There were two directors present from Dominos, one was the Communications & PR director and the other chap responsible for all new UK openings. We felt that both of them were open and willing to listen to our concerns and suggestions. We made it clear this is not an anti Dominos campaign but the fact the Old Bank is an inappropriate site for a large new opening.

The news is that they have already lodged an appeal with Lewisham Council, which could take up to 6 months. It seems that the final decision may be out all of our hands now, but we are looking into this. Dominos said they appeal against decisions all over the UK all the time and that there is a 65 / 35 chance that we will win this appeal. On a positive note this is the most resistance they have ever come across!! Usually they only get 5-10 against, with this campaign it was coming up to 1000 if we include the petitions! We have proactively suggested a number of empty sites to Dominos in the SE23 and SE22 area. They were open to all suggestions and said they will look at all sites and give us feedback.

In the meantime London & District have put the property back on the market. We have also approached potential landlords, bringing it to their attention that The Old Bank is back on the market. Dominos also told us that if their appeal is turned down and the building is still empty in 6-12 months they could well start the whole process again. They have done this before and won! We informed them they would come up against the same resistance.