Aye, it's a huge shame that more of the people who were in support on here didn't send in an 'in favour', would have only taken a couple of minutes. To those who did well done.

To those that wrote in and opposed, and especially to the idiot who created 'that' poster, don't you think some of those pictures look familiar? Ah yes that's right, take a look at some of our current units today!!!!

I can understand if you're a newsagent or mini mart opposing, you may have to up your game (god forbid), however with the much publicised expensive sainsbury's produce and your regular and loyal customers it shouldn't be a threat, should it?

If you're a previously well publicised and vocal 'Artisan' deli, surely you should see a sainsbury's arriving as an opportunity to get more custom? You can set yourself apart with those 'artisan' produce that Sainsbury's won't offer??? (An 'Artisan' Deli in NOT a supermarket)!!!

I guess however the biggest villain here looks like it may well be greed, specifically that of the current landlord of the majority of units who seems to be putting up rent around us, by all accounts the guy who used to own most of the units always put the best interests of the community first. How can we create a decent high street of shops for people to frequent when the retailers can't afford to rent the space. But I guess that deserves its own thread (and also appreciate that in this instance he/she/they may not be involved with these units).

A sainsbury's would be best for the majority, and let's face it the majority are the public who spend their money in our community. I'd shop there.