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Queens Market in Upton is at risk of being built on.
Famous for being one of London’s oldest, and most diverse markets, Queens Market made the headlines last month, over reports that violence, antisocial behaviour, and rubbish were afflicting the market on a large scale.
However, after speaking to shoppers, traders and the local community, they believe these allegations are being misrepresented by the council – so they can knock down the market.
Those who used the market on a daily basis reported that the market was a perfect place to shop, and told us that it was actually Newham council over-exaggerating the state of the market and overplaying the levels of aggression and antisocial behaviour.
The local community the council are doing this to further their plans to build on the space the market occupies.
Users of the market believe that the council has purposefully increased traffic wardens and fines, and refuses to give free parking spaces, to reduce the numbers of people who visit Queens Market.
Friends of Queens Market is a local campaign group, fighting to promote and defend the market.
They told City News that “the Council is due to decide in March about a plan to put buildings on the market site involving shop demolition and shrinking of the trading area.
“Given how many people rely on the market for fresh affordable food this would be a serious act of corporate anti-social behaviour.
“Luxury apartments with Newham’s usual four per cent of social rent homes are not the answer”.
More council meetings are planned for March to further to discuss the state and future of Queens Market. But for now, locals, traders and campaigners alike, are continuing to use and defend the beloved market.
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StandfirstQueens Market, one of London’s oldest, is under threat of being built on by Newham council
Queens Market in Upton is at risk of being built on.
Famous for being one of London’s oldest, and most diverse markets, Queens Market made the headlines last month, over reports that violence, antisocial behaviour, and rubbish were afflicting the market on a large scale.
However, after speaking to shoppers, traders and the local community, they believe these allegations are being misrepresented by the council – so they can knock down the market.
Those who used the market on a daily basis reported that the market was a perfect place to shop, and told us that it was actually Newham council over-exaggerating the state of the market and overplaying the levels of aggression and antisocial behaviour.
The local community the council are doing this to further their plans to build on the space the market occupies.
Users of the market believe that the council has purposefully increased traffic wardens and fines, and refuses to give free parking spaces, to reduce the numbers of people who visit Queens Market.
Friends of Queens Market is a local campaign group, fighting to promote and defend the market.
They told City News that “the Council is due to decide in March about a plan to put buildings on the market site involving shop demolition and shrinking of the trading area.
“Given how many people rely on the market for fresh affordable food this would be a serious act of corporate anti-social behaviour.
“Luxury apartments with Newham’s usual four per cent of social rent homes are not the answer”.
More council meetings are planned for March to further to discuss the state and future of Queens Market. But for now, locals, traders and campaigners alike, are continuing to use and defend the beloved market.
