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'Chain-free' town takes on Tesco 'Chain-free' town takes on Tesco
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Residents of a small West Yorkshire market town have started a campaign against supermarket giant Tesco.Residents of a small West Yorkshire market town have started a campaign against supermarket giant Tesco.
Locals fear a proposed a large superstore in Holmfirth would ruin the town's character and cause congestion. Locals fear a proposed large superstore in Holmfirth would ruin the town's character and cause congestion.
Campaigner Margaret Dale said: "We are not anti-Tesco, we are anti any very large superstore."Campaigner Margaret Dale said: "We are not anti-Tesco, we are anti any very large superstore."
A spokesperson for Tesco said: "The majority of shoppers we have spoken to are in favour of the store. We want to keep shoppers in Holmfirth."A spokesperson for Tesco said: "The majority of shoppers we have spoken to are in favour of the store. We want to keep shoppers in Holmfirth."
The town is a popular tourist destination as it is the home of the long-running BBC comedy series Last of the Summer Wine.The town is a popular tourist destination as it is the home of the long-running BBC comedy series Last of the Summer Wine.
The 6201 sq-m planned store would be in New Mill Road, about two miles from the town centre.The 6201 sq-m planned store would be in New Mill Road, about two miles from the town centre.
'Unique character''Unique character'
Mrs Dale of the Keep Holmfirth Special campaign said: "Holmfirth is made up completely of independent shops which gives the town a distinct character.Mrs Dale of the Keep Holmfirth Special campaign said: "Holmfirth is made up completely of independent shops which gives the town a distinct character.
"There is evidence to show that when an out of town supermarket is created town centre shops suffer.""There is evidence to show that when an out of town supermarket is created town centre shops suffer."
She added: "The roads around Holmfirth are not suitable for the levels of traffic Tesco will need to support a store of this size. Roads in this area are narrow, twisty and steep and there are a number of dangerous junctions nearby.She added: "The roads around Holmfirth are not suitable for the levels of traffic Tesco will need to support a store of this size. Roads in this area are narrow, twisty and steep and there are a number of dangerous junctions nearby.
"We agree that the town needs to develop, but this is not the way to go.""We agree that the town needs to develop, but this is not the way to go."
Representatives from Tesco were due in the town on Monday to talk to locals about their concerns.Representatives from Tesco were due in the town on Monday to talk to locals about their concerns.
Tesco spokesperson Joe Digson said the store would offer more choice to residents.Tesco spokesperson Joe Digson said the store would offer more choice to residents.
"We recognise the unique character of Holmfirth and we want to complement what is available there."We recognise the unique character of Holmfirth and we want to complement what is available there.
"Currently 8 out of 10 shoppers from Holmfirth and the surrounding villages are driving to Huddersfield to do their shopping.""Currently 8 out of 10 shoppers from Holmfirth and the surrounding villages are driving to Huddersfield to do their shopping."