Rally held over Tesco store closure

A rally is to be held in a bid to persuade Tesco to do a U-turn on its decision to close its Kirkcaldy superstore.

The rally will be hosted in the town's square from 10:00 by Fife Council

Tesco announced last month that the store, which employs 189 people, would be among four store closures in Scotland.

The others are in Edinburgh, Troon and Grangemouth, with Kirkcaldy the biggest of the four.

The move by Tesco, which would see the Kirkcaldy store close in April, was part of UK-wide plans to reduce costs.

Shutting the Kirkcaldy store would also mean the closure of the town's post office, which is based within the supermarket.

Public meeting

Campaigners are urging Tesco boss Dave Lewis to consider a £750,000 rescue plan that has been drawn up by the council and local MP Gordon Brown.

Speaking ahead of the rally, council leader David Ross said it had been arranged following the "unprecedented turnout" at a public meeting earlier this month.

He added: "Many local residents and businesses voiced their concerns about the potential closure of Tesco Kirkcaldy and the impact this could have on the town centre.

"That's why we want as many people as possible to join us at Saturday's rally. We need to show Tesco that their Kirkcaldy store isn't just another supermarket; it's a hub for a lot of vulnerable members of the local community."

Mr Brown is due to meet Mr Lewis in London on 23 February to discuss the rescue plan.

The former prime minister said he had put new financial figures to Tesco which suggested there was a case for reconsideration

He added: "What really concerns me is that if we create a hole in the high street by losing the biggest superstore in the town then all the other shops in the area will suffer."

Rally held over Tesco store closure

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