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hiraethified
I was one of a handful of customers there right at the very end and it was a very sad occasion indeed. Another slab of Brixton gone forever.I am away and am actually quite glad i couldn't make it for the closing. Much too sad.
Out with the Old... Network Rail tell businesses to vacate Atlantic Road arches
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Ms T
Honey-coloured ramparts
I will try to go to the party though. I want to give Jose and Bella my best wishes. Do you know when it is?
Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
Sat 17th, afternoon to late I think.
Tricky Skills
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"Red Guard"(NLYL)
Network Rail have posted out an A4 leaflet to local residents inviting them to a consultation at Brixton Rec Friday 6th November or Saturday 7th November
I have posted details on the planning thread here Brixton/LJ Planning - new/current "consultations"
I have posted details on the planning thread here Brixton/LJ Planning - new/current "consultations"
CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
The stepped rent thing is bizarre in an intellectual sense. A further example of financialisation of the property market. In an era of no inflation (supposedly) there ought to be no need for stepped rents. The government own Network Rail - shouldn't "Kate" or "Helen" be getting Jeremy Corbyn to raise this as a concern at PMQs?
On you your second point I would suggest that the only people attracted to a homogenised retail area are captive audiences such as passengers at airports.
Carpet shop
New Member
Hopefully lots of people can call in and ask Network Rail why are they increasing the rent by over 350% ( year 7 = £950 per week for a single Arch ) if they want us to return , why they're not quoting rent increases for the pawnbrokers or William Hill betting shop as they have a 'special arrangement ' whatever that means !
CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
Its because Network Rail (or its executives) are usurious bastards like William Hills and the Pawn Pron Shops. Birds of a feather and all that.
There is career transferability to consider as well. When Jeremy takes control these prats will probably be sending their CVs to William Hills etc.
SpamMisery
Pretty comfortable here right under your skin
If they're trying to gentrify the arches, why would a betting shop and a pawnbrokers be allowed to stay?!!
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
because well need to hock our jewelry or win a bet to afford to eat arround here soon...
SpamMisery
Pretty comfortable here right under your skin
CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
All sorts. Proms. TV from Media City. BBC World for all know.
Read this then comment.
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SpamMisery
Pretty comfortable here right under your skin
Oh sis, I know those guys. Didn't realise they had their origin in betting shops
CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
I knew you wouldn't read it. Not as far as paragraph 3.
"SIS is owned by Ladbrokes 23%, Caledonia Investments 22.5%, Alternateport Limited 20.5%, William Hill Organisation 19.5%, Fred Done (co-owner of Betfred bookmakers) 7.5% and Tote 6%. Minor shareholdings are also held by Leicester Racecourse Holdings Limited, The Bibury Club Limited (Salisbury), Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse Co. Ltd., Thirsk Racecourse Ltd., Catterick Racecourse Company Ltd. and Frontrelay Ltd."
SpamMisery
Pretty comfortable here right under your skin
I did read it. Even the bit you posted

CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
So. Are you a Birtist Dalek? Blue SKY thinking and all that!I did read it. Even the bit you posted

SpamMisery
Pretty comfortable here right under your skin
I have no idea what means
CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
No wasn't clear clever and succinct. The time has passed.
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hiraethified
Network Rail have generously allocated a massive 8 hours of their precious time for a "drop in consultation exhibition for the local community” at the Brixton Recreation Centre, where locals will be invited to view their proposed designs and ‘future retail uses’ of the properties.
Friday 6th Nov 3pm-7pm
Saturday 7th Nov 10am-2pm
#ourbrixton will be popping in too:
#OurBrixton to visit Network Rail’s ‘Drop-In Consultation’ at the Brixton Rec, Sat 7th Nov, noon
Friday 6th Nov 3pm-7pm
Saturday 7th Nov 10am-2pm
#ourbrixton will be popping in too:
#OurBrixton to visit Network Rail’s ‘Drop-In Consultation’ at the Brixton Rec, Sat 7th Nov, noon
ViolentPanda
Hardly getting over it.
Lambeth Council generously allocated a massive FIVE hours to the exhibition for the companies tendering for the "master-planning" contract for Cressingham's "regeneration".
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"Red Guard"(NLYL)
I'm thinking they could start on Coldharbour Lane itself, by demolishing 250-320 Coldharbour Lane - formerly Victoria Terrace.
The arches behind could then be opened up into a multi-level mega bistro disco: teuchter and Crispy etc could have their wish of widening the road.
This would link in with Taylor Wimpey's triple tower scheme. The whole thing would be barmy enough to be Cressingham Gardens on stilts.
Lambeth Regen would love it. Though not Doug Black (if he is doing his job properly).
