Thanks to those who made it along
The June 12th meeting included updates on: i) increased business rates; ii) conversion of shop units to residential use; and iii) the street market survey.
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Summary of Meeting: Chatsworth Road Traders & Residents Association
Date: 12/06/09
Venue: Wayside Centre, 24 Chatsworth Rd
Attending: 6 traders & residents.
1. Increased business rates
Letter from Minister for Local Government was read out, in response to Association’s previously submitted concerns at the business rate increase. Followed by discussion of planned 2010 re-evaluation of properties for business rates – it was emphasised that traders would need to measure their properties correctly.
2. Conversion of shop units to residential use
Letter from Hackney Council was read out, as a response to concerns previously submitted by the Association on conversions of shop units into flats without planning permission. There was a discussion about the necessity to persuade existing landlords to let empty commercial units. It was agreed that the street needs shops to complement the existing businesses.
3. Update on market survey
It was confirmed that around 840 survey responses have been received – the survey has been officially closed so that the data can be processed. It was agreed this was a definite success in engaging the community with the debate. The findings will be presented back to the community at a meeting on July 14th, at Chats Palace.
Letter offering strong support read out, re. the market idea, from Bannister House Tenants and Residents Association. Other local TRAs are being approached to provide written statements summarising their members’ views on a new market for Chatsworth Rd.
I wish you every success in your campaign. I have 3 or 4 postcards of the market from about 1904. I can scan them for you. You might consider reproducing them and selling them for a nominal sum. I think the reproductions will be a draw to many people.
My best wishes
Melvyn H. Brooks Karkur, Israel
That would be great. We’d love to see them. Please scan them and send them to info@chatsworthroade5.co.uk.
And apologies for the late reply!