Gramsci
Well-Known Member
I'm pretty sure that the takings at the Hamilton are down but as you say, these schemes take time to bed down. Lots of very accurate data of all different types will be available in, say, six months' time. I'm also equally sure that a huge number of cyclists, and walkers, are now using Railton Road. The Hamilton is certain to attract trade from these people, especially if there's somewhere safe to tether their steeds. Amed is panicking a bit because his was The Busiest Shop In The World during the early stages of the pandemic, thanks to his super-diligent and hugely appreciated stock-replenishing efforts (toilet rolls during the panic buying, tins of food, in fact pretty much anything). I strongly suspect his trade will exceed pre-LTN levels when the scheme is fully bedded in, simply because more feet will be passing his shop.
And if it doesn't what do you think should happen? Your assuming it will all be ok in the end,
From reading this shopkeeper was a key worker during the worst of the pandemic.
I think if it is proven that small business in a LTN lose out then it should be compensated by the Council.
Another view would be that the environmental and social benefits of LTNs outweigh potential harm to some small business. Its tough luck.
Doing something for the planet means in that case potentially some will lose out.
If that is the case the Council should say that.
I very much doubt that the Council monitering of this temporary LTN will include in depth analysis of its effect on local small shopkeepers.
I see the shopkeeper is going to email the MP. Good move its pointless emailing Lambeth Local Labour Cllrs on this.
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