Hundreds Sign Petition Opposing Gail's Bakery Plans To Open In Walthamstow Village

Hundreds of people have signed a petition trying to stop the upmarket Gail’s Bakery chain moving into Walthamstow.The chain, which opened its first branch in Hampstead almost 20 years ago, is planning to open in Walthamstow Village. But petition organisers say their “vibrant local neighbourhood” is better served by existing “local, independent and family-run businesses”.Among those who signed the petition was Joanne Bertram who said she wanted “the area to retain its independent shops” and Amanda Davidson who said Gail’s would be “a threat to local businesses”.The petition had attracted more than 330 signatures by 7.30am on Wednesday.