Our community in Gonerby Hill Foot, Grantham, UK has been blessed with a family-run Convenience Store that has served as the heart of our neighbourhood for many years. This store isn't just a place to buy groceries; it's a place where friendly faces greet you, where help is always at hand, and where every customer is treated like family.

Now, there are plans to open a new 'Vaculug Convenience Store' which threatens to disrupt our cherished local business. The introduction of this new store not only poses an economic threat but also risks eroding the sense of community that we have so carefully nurtured over the years.

According to data from The Local Data Company (LDC), between 2015 and 2020 there was an increase in chain convenience stores across UK towns and cities by 2.7%, while independent stores decreased by 2.3%. This trend highlights how small businesses like ours are being pushed out by larger chains.

We believe that our community deserves better than this. We deserve to maintain our local businesses that truly care about their customers and contribute positively to our neighbourhoods.

Therefore, we call upon relevant authorities and decision-makers to reconsider the establishment of 'Vaculug Convenience Store'. Let us preserve what makes Gonerby Hill Foot special - its people and their dedication towards maintaining strong community bonds through local businesses like our beloved convenience store.

Please sign this petition if you agree with us; let's protect what makes Gonerby Hill Foot unique!