MORE than 1,600 high-street butchers, greengrocers, fishmongers and newsagents closed across Scotland in just six years as they buckled under the weight of competition from supermarkets and out-of-town shopping centres. Read the full story here Read the BBC report here See also: 10 years to save the high street warn MP's

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Fergus Ewing MSP has suggested that Inverness should apply for World Heritage Status to preserve the city's biggest asset, the unspoilt scenic journey to Loch Ness. He warned that the vast expanse of car parking and superstore Tesco propose on this route would lurch Inverness into a future model of Milton Keynes. See a larger aerial photograph of the affected area HERE

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Fergus Ewing MSP has pledged his support to oppose a fourth Tesco in Inverness. "Inverness needs a fourth Tesco store like Imelda Marcos needs another pair of shoes" he said. He cited Traffic Chaos, Flooding and the impact on Local Shops as reasons why it should not proceed along with a strong criticism of the government for not providing infastructure funding. He also urged the council to heed the views of it's citizens. He recently canvassed outside local Drumblair Stores and has invited residents views. You can contact Fergus Ewing MSP Here

Fergus Ewing MSP with petitioner Anne Walker, Steven Roger and shopkeeper Shane Scragg.

Meanwhile nationally: MPs declare war on power of supermarket giants. Read the fully story here
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Local stores already have over 1000 names on their petition against Tesco and are now considering a demonstration outside council buildings with 'NO To Tesco' banners and leaflets. You can add to our online petition HERE "Every Little Helps!". See also: Is Tesco Threatening Your Business? See also:Supermarkets 'will kill corner shops by 2015'

Inverness shopkeepers have appealed for support for a demonstration outside council buildings. If you wish to take part please let us know Here (library image)

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"The Highland Council has not discussed a sum of money that the developer might be expected to pay for the infrastructure" Read the full story here
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The muscle of the major supermarkets in manipulating the planning system is leaving local councils powerless to resist their expansion, a new Friends Of The Earth report reveals.
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How to oppose local supermarket applications (PDF file)
How supermarkets get their way in planning decisions (PDF file)
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Approval of Tesco's controversial plans for a 4th store in Inverness would almost certainly block any move by ASDA or other retailers to gain a foothold in the city as it would almost fill the 5000 metres food retailing space indentified in the local plan.

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The march of the multiple giant Tesco into the convenience sector has been halted in Barnet. More
Edinburgh council refused a Tesco application for Portobello. see comments
Aberdeen council refused a Tesco Supestore application in 2002. see comments
Council Refuse Norwich, Norfolk Tesco. see comments
Yiewsley Council Refuse Tesco. see comments

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Over 300 people from the local area of the proposed new Inverness development turned out on a stormy night recently to make their feelings known at a public meeting. 100% unanimously AGAINST the proposal! Steven Rodgers Holm Community Council Chairman.

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In Inverness, 'dominant' does not begin to describe the extent of Tesco's stranglehold on the population's purses. Read the full story here

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Tesco, the UK's largest supermarket giant, has been accused of having a near monopoly in the Highland city of Inverness. The city currently has three stores and a fourth is planned in the Holm area. Read the full story here If you have broadband, watch the video Here Hit "permalink" to add this page to your favourites.

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