Some points of view on the proposed development of supermarkets in Marlborough – as one of the many who got the letter from Sainsbury’s, I was interested to have the matter clarified.

The situation could not be clearer, Sainsbury’s was late with its application and Tesco got there first and its application was granted. However, we are talking about two different sites.

Permission can be granted for both applications and the best store will survive. There is nothing like competition to keep people on their toes.

I must say that I will go to that large car park in the centre of Marlborough and do all my shopping from there. I might be tempted by free parking at one or the other new development. Only one thing is certain, in the long run Marlborough will benefit.

John A Booth, Marlborough.