Louth is one of Lincolnshire's finest market towns. Known for its beautiful Georgian streets, thriving independent businesses and rich history, it attracts visitors from across the UK and beyond. Everyone who lives here takes pride in the town and wants to see it flourish.

Unfortunately, the Morrisons store in the centre of Louth and the land surrounding it have become a source of growing concern.

The existing supermarket is an ageing building that suffers from recurring maintenance problems. Customers regularly experience issues including flooding at the front entrance during heavy rain, equipment failures and refrigeration problems. The layout of the store also means shoppers are forced to push heavily laden trolleys uphill to reach the main car park.

For neighbouring residents, the situation is even more serious. A large industrial bakery extraction fan operates from around 3.00am until the evening each day, causing significant noise disturbance and loss of sleep.

In recent years Morrisons acquired a number of neighbouring properties as part of plans to build a replacement supermarket. While planning permission was granted, those plans now appear to have stalled.

As a result, several buildings remain vacant and are visibly deteriorating. Most concerning is 160 Eastgate, a prominent Edwardian house opposite Louth's War Memorial and Almshouses. Once the home of respected local historian and conservationist David Robinson OBE, the property has now stood empty for many years with little visible maintenance. The neglected gardens and condition of the property are affecting neighbouring homes, including reported damp problems, while also detracting from one of the most important gateways into our historic town.

The wider area has also become increasingly neglected, attracting anti-social behaviour, vandalism and safety concerns. Residents have repeatedly raised concerns about disabled parking outside the store, where vehicles mount the pavement to park, creating hazards for pedestrians, wheelchair users and people with limited mobility.

We believe Morrisons has an opportunity to demonstrate that it values the communities it serves.

We therefore call upon Morrisons to:

Properly maintain all properties and land it owns in Louth.
Repair and manage 160 Eastgate before further deterioration occurs.
Resolve the long-standing bakery fan noise affecting neighbouring residents.
Address flooding, maintenance and equipment issues at the existing store.
Improve safety around the disabled parking area and pedestrian access.
Tackle anti-social behaviour around the site through better management and maintenance.
Provide the community with a clear update on its future plans for the Louth store and surrounding properties.
Work openly and constructively with local residents, businesses and the council.
This is not simply about one building or one complaint. It is about protecting the appearance, heritage and wellbeing of Louth and ensuring that a major national retailer acts as a responsible neighbour.

A similar campaign has already been launched by residents in Acomb, York, demonstrating that these concerns are not unique.

We, the residents, neighbours, customers and supporters of Louth, ask Morrisons to listen, engage with the community and take meaningful action before further damage is done.

Please sign this petition if you believe Louth deserves better.