Building a Tesco Superstore
It has been agreed that a Tesco superstore can be built in Hailsham;
it will be located on the site of WhiteHouse Primary School. But will
this be beneficial to Hailsham? In our project will are expected to
consider the impact (cost/benefit) on a wide range of stakeholders.
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF HAILSHAM
Hailsham is the largest settlement in the southern half of the
District, with a population of 19,100. It is located about six miles
north of Eastbourne, between the middle reaches of the Cuckmere River
to the west and the Pevensey Levels to the east, with the extensive
Wilmington Wood reaching to the town's edge in the
South. Hailsham has been an established market town since 1252 and
still retains its historic core around the market square and St Mary's
Church. The town has experienced considerable growth during this
century, with significant residential estate development occurring in
the post-War years. More recently, house building has taken place on
the western and southern edges of the town, contributing towards a
population increase of 3,000 people during the past decade.
Today Hailsham serves as a local employment centre, providing a range
of jobs in manufacturing and services, and also as a shopping centre
for the residents of both Hailsham itself and the surrounding rural
area. Developments at The Quentin's and St Mary's Walk have
strengthened the retailing role of the town centre and the opening of
the Lagoon Leisure Centre has increased recreational opportunities in
this part of the district.
There are five primary schools serving the Hailsham area. Growth in
the number of children...
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...ite like the Co-op and
Waitrose may lose trade to the extent that one existing
supermarket closes
5. SHAREHOLDERS
Profitability
COSTS
* The whole cost of set up may reduce profits in short term
* The rivalry between the leading supermarkets may start price war
causing reduced profit
BENEFITS
* Increased profitability, therefore increased dividends in the long
term
6. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Income
COSTS
* There will be a loss of UBR if shops close
BENEFITS
* There will be an income from scale of land
Economic Development
BENEFITS
* The UBR income from Tesco may encourage more larger shops into
Hailsham
* Tesco is paying for the new development of the new school and
money will be save available for other projects
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