Last week, local Councillors held a meeting to hear from traders on Deptford High Street about the issues that matter to them.
The meeting was organised by Councillors from New Cross and Evelyn wards, with Councillor Brenda Dadres, Councillor Joe Dromey and Councillor David Michael hearing from local traders about the challenges they face.
It was standing room only with over 50 traders turning up to share their views. Traders got the chance to raise issues with their local Councillors and question officers from the safer neighbourhood team and markets team.
The number one issue for local traders was the parking restrictions on and around Deptford High Street. Councillors have subsequently organised a walk-about for the cabinet member responsible for parking and council officers to see the problem for themselves. They also invited a market trader to come and present her petition on the issue to the upcoming council meeting.
Traders also raised how we might better promote the high street and the market to encourage people to come and spend money at local businesses. Councillors promised to raise this issue with officers and to push for the market and high street to be promoted in Lewisham Life and on Twitter. One trader suggested bringing a farmers market to the area Councillors also discussed arranging for a Christmas tree.
Councillor Joe Dromey said 'it was great to hear from local traders about the issues they face, and to discuss how we might be able to help out. The high street and the market are really important for our area, and we're determined to do all we can to help them prosper. We want to make these meetings a regular occurrence and we'll be organising another in a few months time.'
If you weren't able to make it or if you have any thoughts on how we could better support Deptford High Street, please get in touch.
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AuthorsBrenda Dacres - @brepositive Archives
February 2015
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