“In response to the comment left by Daniel of Hanham. I think it's fair to say that everyone is entitled to their opinion, and the object of the group is not to change the opinion of others but to spread awareness and ensure as many people as possible are aware of the impact this store would have. The majority that have vented their issues on this forum have actually cited traffic as a main concern, this is one I think they are entitled to make. We happen to live in one of the cottages on the proposed access road ( and have done so for Fifteen years), you can often see my little boy playing football in the road directly outside - do you think he would be able to do this with 4000+ car's funneling into the road - per day!! . That's right, 4000 cars are what Tesco have estimated themselves and what's more it was estimated in 2004 at 6000 cars. So please, not in my backyard - I'd say ¿not in your back yard either.”

“I too live opposite the derelict site and I new nothing about the meeting!

I agree with Mandy the Tescos proposal is by far the best option for the site.

I just hope the silent majority in favour are heard above all the shouting Minority with their self serving not in my back yard opinions hidden behind a concern for the shopkeepers on the high street who I believe will only benefit from the re-generation of the area.”

“Mandy pay attention the comment about the gypsy camp was put there by an anonymous attention seeker for stupid replies! Tesco own the land and have submitted plans, do you think they have changed their minds and sold it to gypsies???! Anyway if you looked up the planning applications in your area you would see that there are no such applications. Seeing as you say you live close to the site may I suggest you take a look at the tesco plans, you may be one of the many houses surrounding the site who¿s Driveways and garden walls will be knocked down so tesco can provide access to the shop!!

I truly don¿t think people realise how much this will affect the poor people next to it. Have some consideration and stop with the selfish ¿I want more competition¿ comments!”

“I live right next to where the new Tesco would be and I didn't know anything about the meeting last night or I would have gone . How did everyone else find out about it? I'm all in favour of some competition for Asda. The shops on the high street mostly don't sell the stuff that Tesco sells so wouldn't suffer as far as I can see. Has anyone considered the alternatives? They could fit an extremely large housing estate on that site and how would all the cars from those homes get onto the ring road if not cutting through the streets in Hanham. Is there room enough in our local schools for all their children? And do we want the population of Hanham increased by that amount? As someone else has pointed out, there will always be applications for gypsy camps. What do the 'no to Tesco' campaigners want on that site instead. It's not like the council are going to let us have a nice area of greenery just to sit there looking pretty and not make any money.”

“Not to worry somebody who workd for the council told my friend that they have had someone put in planning permision for a gypsy camp on the old site”

“Good for you me, you have hit the nail on the head. It appears that only certain people are allowed their opinions on the site and if you speak out against profit making organizations you are verbally abused and attacked. Where are these people during public meetings, when everyone is entitled to ask questions.

Keep up the good work and defend what you feel is justice and your rights.”

“I have noticed that a lot of people who are for the Tesco build have gone out of their way to register to this site and have commented on a few articles in relation to the Tesco build. One thing I don¿t understand is why these people don¿t come forward when their vote counts?

I attended this meeting last night and out of about 12 or so speakers only 2 spoke of their support, with no applause after their speeches? Those speaking against the build were each clapped and cheered, which seemed to indicate that most attending were against?

At the meeting the councillors also told us that 90% of those contacting the south Gloucestershire planning council, objected to the plans. (These letters can all be viewed online)

Its really upsetting that rather than using their yes to Tesco vote where is counts, they instead feel they have a duty to put down and make bad comments about the people who are so passionate about Hanham, that they want to be heard, and be counted against this giant.

So come on let the campaigners do their thing, lets not be nasty, and if you are all for a Tesco superstore on your doorstep, then comment where it counts.”

“Whoever thwarted it,well done keep the greedy retailers at bay for a bit!!!”

“i live in hanham myself, i dont see a problem with them putting a tescos where kleeneze is i think its a great idea....”

“The plans have NOT been "thwarted" at all. Decisions on planning applications are made by the Local Authority and NOT by a Parish Council.”