Rushy
basically a scrotum
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Out with the Old... Network Rail tell businesses to vacate Atlantic Road arches
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CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
Dunno - she's trading on Olympic expertise to get into the Mayoralty though.
Sirena
Don't monkey with the buzzsaw
I know it probably hasn't been done before but could it, technically, become Grade II listed?
CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
In with the new - just a reminder of the proposals for the Valentia Place arches looking west towards Popes Road.
I felt this was sort of a tourist theme park - like I've seen at Lincoln on the walk up the hill to the cathedral.
The "artist" has at least made it a multi-ethnic theme park, which is highly unusual in architects drawings of Brixton developments these days e.g. New Albermarle (as has been pointed out)
I felt this was sort of a tourist theme park - like I've seen at Lincoln on the walk up the hill to the cathedral.
The "artist" has at least made it a multi-ethnic theme park, which is highly unusual in architects drawings of Brixton developments these days e.g. New Albermarle (as has been pointed out)
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brixtonblade
Well-Known Member
Aren't antic refurbing the bar and grill in that stretch?
Not that I have as much sympathy for them as for the smaller shops but it's odd that they'd spend what must be a fair chunk of money without some sort of assurance about tenure. Might this mean it's quite a recent decision by network rail?
I like these shops but have a horrible feeling that it's a bit inevitable that they'll get kicked out. I don't presume petitions will make a difference to network rail as they don't deal with the public directly AFAIK.
Not that I have as much sympathy for them as for the smaller shops but it's odd that they'd spend what must be a fair chunk of money without some sort of assurance about tenure. Might this mean it's quite a recent decision by network rail?
I like these shops but have a horrible feeling that it's a bit inevitable that they'll get kicked out. I don't presume petitions will make a difference to network rail as they don't deal with the public directly AFAIK.
Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
Will go to the barricades for A&C Continental but I fear you are right.
pinkmonkey
2.4 hour party person
might be worth looking into whats been going on in Tottenham with Wards Corner, sounds a bit similar to me....
http://wardscorner.wikispaces.com/
This has been going on since 2007, if the community had not fought back we'd have had the usual cookie cutter glass and steel Boreville there by now.
So many dirty tricks by the developers......
http://wardscorner.wikispaces.com/
This has been going on since 2007, if the community had not fought back we'd have had the usual cookie cutter glass and steel Boreville there by now.
So many dirty tricks by the developers......
editor
hiraethified
Just been out to talk to some of the businesses affected (around 25 in total, I believe). They are DEVASTATED. They had no warning that this was going to happen in this manner and there was no consultation. Shopkeepers are really worried how they're going to pay their rents and mortgages once they're kicked out.
Network Rail want to close the whole strip down for one year - possibly two - while they refurb the arches and then the businesses are welcome to get first refusal on the rents that they obviously won't be able to afford (assuming that they've managed to keep going while they've been pushed into involuntary exile). I was told that the arches have been refurbed every 7 years or so and are not in poor condition. This is more about cosmetic change as no one has been notified of structural issues.
There is a lot of local anger about this - when I was in A& C a stream of people were coming into talk about it (including the SLP).
Is evicting long term independent traders really the Brixton that our 'co-operative council' wants to put their name to?
Network Rail want to close the whole strip down for one year - possibly two - while they refurb the arches and then the businesses are welcome to get first refusal on the rents that they obviously won't be able to afford (assuming that they've managed to keep going while they've been pushed into involuntary exile). I was told that the arches have been refurbed every 7 years or so and are not in poor condition. This is more about cosmetic change as no one has been notified of structural issues.
There is a lot of local anger about this - when I was in A& C a stream of people were coming into talk about it (including the SLP).
Is evicting long term independent traders really the Brixton that our 'co-operative council' wants to put their name to?
Rushy
basically a scrotum
This is the key thing IMO. A plan which would prioritise applications from existing tenants. Any rent assistance would need to be backed by Lambeth, whether by subsidy or some other incentive to NR. Perhaps one arch could be set aside for all the tiny shoe horned retailers too. I never really use any of them but they seem to work.
Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
Although it appears from Ed's post #42 that they will get first refusal.
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Peas & Cues
Thanks, at the moment its all a bit sketchy. Some have had visits and some not. There is nothing in writing detailing their proposals other than a small leaflet left behind after the visit. There's a Helpline number and a website address listed on it but the Helpline number is an answer machine & the websites not up and running yet...They expect to be able to provide us with more details in a fortnight or so. So until then, we have to expect the worst case scenario. I've been pointed towards Jack Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Jobs & Growth as a place to start. Our first step in the meantime is to publicise our situation.
Any suggestions would be very welcome.
snowy_again
Slush
Keep a record of all attempts at correspondence with them over the issue at a minimum.
technical
stripey
Given its not actually a building, scheduled monument status more appropriate. But this tends to be done on 'special interest' - as its not particularly rare though I'd say pretty unlikely
Clearly, NR are in the driving seat here - but they at least want to be seen to be listening to public opinion on the basis of that statement. Kicking up a fuss about this and ensuring Lambeth's masterplan aims to safeguard independent businesses would at least be a start
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Peas & Cues
It's the with our Unit, a refurbishment would be welcomed my most, even if it meant relocating for a couple of months whilst it was gutted in order to do a proper job. Being told it will take a year is very suspect. Being told our lease needs to be cancelled but i could apply for a (not my) unit, subject to availability makes it clear i'm Persona Non Grata.
I am really sad to hear this... Some of my favourite shops are along there. They did something similar to the arches opposite the Sainsburys in Herne Hill. One of my favourite little shops for buying quirky gifts disappeared because they couldn't afford it afterwards, when they had apparently just renovated themselves and then were going to be forced to pay again. In the end, the renovated arches look really bland and no colour. :-(
I think the petition idea is good as a starter. Independent stores are so much better for the local community and employment, rather than chain stores and zero contract hours. Could there also be an argument for discrimination against minorities if it means that certain communities can no longer access shops locally that cater to their needs? Has there been a Equality Impact Assessment been done by Network Rail? It would be interesting to get hold of this or if one hasn't been done, demand that one is done.
I think the petition idea is good as a starter. Independent stores are so much better for the local community and employment, rather than chain stores and zero contract hours. Could there also be an argument for discrimination against minorities if it means that certain communities can no longer access shops locally that cater to their needs? Has there been a Equality Impact Assessment been done by Network Rail? It would be interesting to get hold of this or if one hasn't been done, demand that one is done.
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hiraethified
I think the plan is for the affected businesses to get together and talk and get as much information as possible about what's going on, and then invite folks in to help them with a strategy for progressing their cause, which I imagine will involve starting a petition, along with lobbying, press coverage, legal issues, talking to councillors etc etc.
I've offered my services and I'm pretty sure there will be a lot of other locals who are prepared to go out of their way to help protect these important local businesses.
I've offered my services and I'm pretty sure there will be a lot of other locals who are prepared to go out of their way to help protect these important local businesses.
shakespearegirl
just worked out taglines
I certainly would
ViolentPanda
Hardly getting over it.
Having known people who've rented arches over the years, the 6 months notice sounds about right. It's certainly what happened at Clapham Junction when they "refurbed" their arches in the '90s - all the small fabricators, artists and recycling concerns got toe-punted, and the arches were then colonised by less locally socially-useful businesses.
ViolentPanda
Hardly getting over it.
TBF, LBL with have very little control over how Network Rail manage their assets, and for every person citing the social utility of the existing businesses, you'll get some breadhead mentioning that NR has a duty to the taxpayer to maximise returns on its' assets, unfortunately.
They really don't give a shit, as long as they're getting top dollar.
