Redevelopment of Tesco Site in Linwood (Renfrewshire)

Jim Sheridan Excerpts

Wednesday 22nd February 2012 Commons Chamber

[Jim Sheridan (Paisley and Renfrewshire North) (Lab)]

I wish to present the humble petition of residents of Linwood, Renfrewshire and of others. May I make special mention of the Linwood Community Development Trust, which has worked hard to try to get the development off the ground? The petition states:

The Humble Petition of residents of Linwood, Renfrewshire,

Sheweth,

That the Petitioners believe that the town centre in Linwood, Renfrewshire is in urgent need of redevelopment; that Tesco, who have owned the derelict site since 2007 with the express promise to demolish the site and build a new shopping facility for the town have failed to deliver on this promise in a timely manner; and that the delay in redevelopment is detrimental to the community.

Wherefore your Petitioners pray that your Honourable House urges the Government to ask Renfrewshire Council to take all possible steps to facilitate the redevelopment of Linwood Town Centre.

And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray, &c.

[P001008]