On monday I had the privilege of having a tour around covent garden flower and fruit and veg Market. It's taken me a few days to recover from the early start but it was great to see the Market and traders in action.
The Market moved to vauxhall in the 70's and is still a hub of local employment.
There are changes afoot as they hope to rebuild to a more fit for purpose market- and I'm interested to hear residents views. The proposals are happening in the middle of the nine elms opportunity area- and I was passionate in conversations with the CE that 'opportunity' needs to refer to local existing residents- not only businesses. I think our existing businesses are open to this and we need to reflect the needs of local communities in development plans.
Interestingly lambeth transport forum last week picked up on the opportunity area and the plans for an extention to the northern line. Oval residents are vocal in rightly demanding that the transport infrastructure needs developing along with any development- and again it's useful to hear from residents their views.
- Posted by jane
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