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Reference NumberP/BSL/A/4/19/26
Alternative Reference NumberP/BSL/1
LevelFile
TitleFile S21 Shopping Parade in Aberfeldy Street, E.14
Date(s)1982-1983
DescriptionRepresentation by Mr. Harry J. Rutter, dry cleaning specialist on behalf of local traders concerning effect on trade of people moving away from Poplar, and possible location of shops. Includes list of shopkeepers and their signatures. Meeting between Council officials and the traders, including identification of certain factors:

'...loss of local population, and hence spending power'; 'areas ...expected to be developed for housing ...changed to other land uses'; and 'traffic management schemes sought by residents...to keep traffic out of the Aberfeldy Street area...diminished the prospects of additional passing trade'. See letter from Director of Community Services, 10 January 1983
Extent1 file of 9 documents
Access StatusOpen
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