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D-Day approaches over controversial Tesco bid

A MAJOR issue which has left Machynlleth divided could soon be resolved when an application to build a Tesco superstore in the town is discussed by planners in January.
 

The long-running saga which first reared its head over a year ago, has caused controversy and upset among residents, businesses and local councillors and a strong battle has been fought between anti and pro-Tesco campaigners.
 

As reported in the Cambrian News, countless meetings, letters of objections, wars of words through social networking groups, as well as mystery pumpkin carvings and unnecessary and vicious egg throwing attacks have all taken place in Machynlleth.
 

A website advising objectors to bombard the planning department and the local newspapers with letters of objections was also established.
 

An exhibition to show plans for the proposed 20,000 sq ft store on the site of the Farmers Mart and the old Travis Perkins building was held in March, and 79 per cent who completed a form there were in favour of the new development.
 

• See full story in this week's Machynlleth & Llanidloes Cambrian News

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