The good news is that the decision gives us the ability to move forward. The bad news is that it will force up the cost of our project, which ultimately means that the consumer will have to pay more.

I don't feel like my ownership of property in this area affects my ability to make an objective decision,

We don't expect a decision by the committee for some weeks. When we have any indication of any news, we will inform our employees first and the community after that, but for now, there's just nothing to say.

The decision is good news for consumers and for the high street. (The OFT) has finally accepted that there are problems resulting from the growing dominance of the big supermarkets.

People are always ready to admit a man's ability after he gets there.

The county said it didn't know when it would get around to upgrading the intersection. If we wanted it now, we'd have to pay for it.