Walthamstow Gails bakery chain: Petition launched against new branch
Hundreds of Walthamstow residents sign petition against new Gails branch
Hundreds of Walthamstow residents have signed a petition against plans for a new branch of the Gails bakery chain in the area.
Gails Bakery: A history of controversy
Gails Bakery is a chain of upmarket bakeries with branches across London and the South East.
The company has been the subject of controversy in the past, with some residents accusing it of gentrifying neighborhoods and driving up property prices.
The Walthamstow petition
The petition against the new Walthamstow branch was launched by local resident Sarah Jones.
In the petition, Jones argues that the new Gails would be "out of character" with the area and would "damage the local community".
Local opposition
The petition has been signed by more than 300 people, including many local businesses.
Local businesses fear that the new Gails would drive down footfall to their own businesses.
Gails responds
Gails has said that it is aware of the petition and is "committed to working with the local community".
The company has said that it is "confident" that the new branch will be a "positive addition" to the area.
The future of the petition
The petition will be submitted to Waltham Forest Council, which will then decide whether or not to grant planning permission for the new Gails branch.
The council is expected to make a decision on the planning application in the coming months.
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