Local Lib Dems vow to preserve Borough Market's character
July 25, 2007 1:13 PM
Simon Hughes, MP for North Southwark and Bermondsey, responding to the announcement of full funding for the Thameslink programme, said:
"Whilst an improved Thameslink service will of course be welcome, if the proposed scheme destroys the character of Borough Market then the government and Network Rail will not be forgiven by the local community.
"Working with local residents, businesses and councillors I will do everything I can to ensure the historic character of Borough Market and its buildings is preserved.
"We do not improve our future by destroying our valuable past."
Liberal Democrat Chair of Borough & Bankside Community Council, Councillor Adele Morris, added:
"The Borough Market area is a historic and unique part of London, and is integral to Southwark's heritage. Whilst the local community may benefit from improvements to London Bridge Station, the building works will cause massive disruption to the area for a significant period of time.
"Local councillors will keep up the pressure to preserve and enhance as much of the area's character as possible, and to keep the disruption to residents to a minimum."
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