James Barber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi edhistory, > I'm an elected representative and was asked about > such stores. Checked out the feeling via this > forum and asked both M&S and Waitrose if they had > plans to come. I'd prefer Iceland to stay because > clearly many people like it. But they're no longer > willing to pay the new market rent on their > current site. > > Equally I've spoken to three cinema chains about > coming to Lordship Lane. > > Regenerated the Leisure centre, all street > lighting modernised, 20mph, new schools. It's what > local politicians should do. Hi James, from what I've read on this forum it seems that you are doing your best for this community. However, I do hope that when you say you're asking people's views on Iceland, M&S & Waitrose, this forum is not your sole source for canvassing local opinion. Ron70