Trafford County Cricket Club are currently consulting on proposals to re-develop the cricket ground and a large part of the surrounding area. Their proposals include what would be probably the UK's largest ever Tesco store, at 140,000 sq feet. The store would be located on Chester Road, Stretford, under 2 miles from the centre of Chorlton.
 
The growth of supermarkets is having a disasatrous effect on our small shops and businesses, leaving us with little choice as to where to shop. A much smaller store on this site was refused planning permission in 2007, largely due to the adverse impact it would have on Chorlton, in terms of diverting trade away from retailers here.
 
Please comment on the proposals at the following website (cut and paste into your browser window) 
http://www.lccc.co.uk/msites.php?p=news&id=3019
 
If you live or work in Trafford and are concerned about the impact of these proposals, please get in touch with KCI. Planning permission has not yet been sought, but when it is, a concerted campaign in Trafford will be vital to stop or limit the scale of this development.

The re-development of Chorlton centre may be on hold for now, but  the council is still planning to consult on the possibilities during Autumn 2009. Here's our position:
 
 
KCI manifesto for Chorlton for 2050 and beyond
 
Chorlton has the second largest shopping district in Manchester. It stands out as a place where independent local traders thrive. KCI want this to continue. We believe:

- it will not be possible for independent traders to thrive alongside another supermarket. We oppose the inclusion of a new supermarket any larger than the existing Quality Save store (around 10,000 sq feet).

- an influx of chain stores able to afford high rents in a new precinct would upset the balance of retail provision and destroy Chorlton's identity.

- that Manchester City Council should designate the redevelopment of the Chorlton Precinct and surrounding area as a sustainable regeneration neighbourhood as a matter of urgency, creating an internationally recognised example of best practice fit for 2050 and beyond.

Please join our campaign to keep chorlton interesting.