Fix Hounslow Town Centre say Lib Dems (Hounslow Liberal Democrats)

Fix Hounslow Town Centre say Lib Dems

February 20, 2010 12:00 AM

Prospective Lib Dem MPs Cllrs Dakers and Wilson with one of the many local residents signing their petition for faster regeneration of Hounslow Town Centre

Liberal Democrats have launched a new petition setting out local peoples' concerns at the decline of Hounslow Town Centre. In 2008 the council paid consultants £175,000 to speak to local residents, businesses and employees and draw up plans on how Hounslow town centre could be improved. Whilst Lib Dems welcomed the work of EDAW on the Town Centre vision 'A brighter future for Hounslow town centre', published last January, they are highlighting that progress has now slowed.

Local people responded to the consultation by asking the Council to take action to fix the roads and pavements, plant more trees, as well as remove street clutter and graffiti. Residents and local workers called on the council to "think big" in its plans and make the most of Hounslow's prime location and vibrant community.

Cllr Andrew Dakers, Lib Dem Prospective MP for Brentford & Isleworth Constituency, said:

"The Council needs to commit the necessary staff time and resources to move the regeneration forward faster. A town centre regeneration group could involve a cross section of stakeholders, including traders and local residents. Work must also be funded to complete a master plan for the town centre."

Cllr Munira Wilson, Lib Dem Prospective MP for Feltham & Heston Constituency, added:

"We have had a very positive response to our petition. Local people want to be proud of their town centre and they want the Council to invest in cleaning it up. Having asked for their views, the Council is totally ignoring local people. A renewed town centre will be a massive boost for the local economy."

"Please sign our petition online at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/hounslowtowncentre/"

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