SIR – As a relative newcomer to Bingley (two-and-a-half years), I am writing in support of Sainsbury’s plans for the B&B site.
Why do the people of this area not deserve to have a choice for their shopping? Plus I am sure any problems with traffic can be averted if properly organised.
It doesn’t seem to be a problem having the Co-op in the centre of town, so why should it be any different with Sainsbury’s?
Not everyone using it would be a car user – lots of customers would be nearby residents and bus users. And as for the question ‘why was Myrtle Walk refurbished?’, why indeed, as it is almost empty. This is something I do know about, having been born and lived in Bradford for 60-plus years, and visit often and see all the empty shops.
Surely this isn’t what the people of Bingley want. We need something to bring people in and I am sure a quality supermarket will not be a threat to the existing small businesses already in Main Street.
Mrs Ann Broadley, Maple Court, Ash Terrace, Bingley
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