Traders fear supermarket could put them out of business (From Oxford Mail)

Traders fear supermarket could put them out of business (From Oxford Mail)

TRADERS in Oxford fear a big supermarket chain could buy up a neighbouring plot and put them out of business.

Vale of White Horse District Council wants to sell the plot next to West Way Shopping Centre, in Botley, to a developer or major retailer in a bid to revitalise the area.

The council also wants to revamp the 1960s shopping precinct.

Last night, plans to sell the two-acre adjacent site prompted a mixed reaction from traders and shoppers.

Andy Brock, of Brock Butchers in Elms Parade, said: “The local council do not appear to care about local businesses around here. They are trying to attract a major retailer, so that means an Asda or something.

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