Artist's impression of Everton's new stadium & shops in Kirkby _400
He also did not accept the accusation Tesco had failed to look at alternatives to building the superstore to the south of Cherryfield Drive.
Mr Lancaster said that, now Tesco owned the northern reach of the town centre, it would be a decent alternative for a similar sized store rather than the “out of town” option. But there was no evidence that Tesco had tried to find alternatives.
Mr Williams said: “In order to alter the type of perception and the type of retailers are required to regenerate Kirkby, you do require this sort of development.”
