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1. No One Wants It Sold, Except The Developers

The problem is that the local council are trying to sell it off to first one developer and then another. First Wal-Mart came calling, but backed out due to a huge outcry from the local populace. Now a new plan is afoot it sell it to another developer to build an 18 story tower block and 370 executive apartments in place of the market and pub next door.

2. It is A Gold Mine

You can find everything from rolls of colourful sari material to stacks of shiny cooking pots, baskets of apples to crates of raw fish bones. Queen’s Market is an important centre of employment as well as bringing millions of pounds into the local economy. It exudes entrepreneurial spirit, tolerance and good humour.

3. Fresh Affordable Food Matters

140 stalls, kiosks and shops sell the most diverse selection of foods anywhere in London, at prices that everyone can afford.

4. A Market Is About More Than Vegetables

It has been in existence for over a century and is the heart of a vibrant community that draws in people from across London and beyond. Famed for its affordable and culturally appropriate produce, it is much more than just a market, it is a living information exchange and a communal space.

5. The Council Is Playing Dirty
The Council’s plan seems to be to withhold services from the market, letting it fall into disrepair until traders leave in disgust and there is no one left to oppose their scheme. This must not be allowed to happen. Queen’s Market is truly one of London’s treasures.

What To Do?

Raise your voice. Visit the Friends of Queen’s Market to:

• Fax your councillor and MP for free via http://www.writetothem.com
• Write or email the Mayor of London:
• Ken Livingstone, Greater London Authority, City Hall, SE1 2AA.mayor@london.gov.uk
• Email the following Newham Members of Parliament:
• Lyn Brown MP (West Ham) Lyn@LynBrown.org.uk
• Stephen Timms (East Ham) Stephen@stephentimms.org.uk
• Jim Fitzpatrick (Canning Town) fitzpatrickj@parliament.uk
• or write to them care of:- House of Commons, LONDON, SW1A 0AA.

• Express your concerns to the London Development Agency:

• LDA, 58-60 St Katharine’s Way, LONDON, E1W 1JX.

• Email: St Modwen Properties Plc:

• Anthony Glossop (Chairman of St Modwens) aglossop@stmodwen.co.uk
• Other contact details can be found at:- http://www.stmodwen.co.uk

• See if you can get a straight answers from Newham council:

• http://www.propertyanddesign.com/markets.htm