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Stand Up For Seaton (SU4S)

Community Action for Seaton's Regeneration Area, 80% owned by Tesco - a floodplain on a World Heritage site bordered by nature reserves, tidal river, the sea and the unspoilt town. SU4S is a state of mind - no members, no structure, no politics. SU4S has objected to 2 planning applications by Tesco, including one for a massive superstore/dot com distribution centre which led to the recent closure on the site of 400 tourist beds with the loss of 150 jobs,a gym and pool - all used by locals.

Thursday, May 01, 2008

EDDC Executive Board press release re Tesco/Sainsbury

This is the press release issued today after EDDC debated last night the issue of whether to enter into an exclusive relationship with Tesco, an item which had been deferred from January 2008:

On the advice of the District Valuer, East Devon District Council is obliged
to gain best value from the assets that it owns. In the case of the
Council's land-holding at Seaton, this means we must ensure that we obtain
the best possible value either in monetary terms or in equivalent benefit
for the community.

Based on this advice, members of the Executive Board agreed that the council
will continue to negotiate with both Tesco and Sainsburys until such time as
a clearer picture emerges as to which of the commercial proposals represents
best value for the community.

Both companies are already aware that EDDC, in its capacity as a land-owner,
is obliged to act in this way and they will therefore continue to work up
their ideas with a view to presenting these to the Council in due course.

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At 4:11 pm, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm glad they're looking for "best value for the community".

I hope that "community" means the local people.

Of course we trust that we will be fully consulted, i.e. allowed to see the options available, ask any questions we need to, and express our views.

 

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