Long standing Buttermarket traders must be shown the respect they deserve - Sarah Carr
1.33.19pm BST (GMT +0100) Mon 6th Jul 2009
Sarah Carr, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Hereford and South Herefordshire, today called for long standing Hereford Buttermarket traders to be shown the respect they deserve by being fully consulted on any proposed changes affecting their businesses.
The two main changes currently affecting Buttermarket traders are the proposed move of Hereford's Open Market to the city centre, and the redevelopment of the Butermarket itself.
Sarah Carr commenting said:
"Whilst regrettable, it is understandable that the Buttermarket traders have felt it necessary to take out a High Court injunction against the proposed move of the Open Market to Hereford city centre. To date, there has been no detailed impact assessment conducted on the likely impact on long standing Buttermarket traders, who legally are also Council Tenants. This must be undertaken without delay.
"Secondly, the proposed redevelopment of the Buttermarket itself should fully involve the Traders to ensure that those who have helped to build up the history and provenance of the Buttermarket remain integral to its future. I do not want to see long established traders some with businesses 20, 30 or even 50 years old replaced by fancy new businesses just to fit the flavour of the day.
"I will continue to support the Traders to ensure they are fully listened to and have a voice in the future of this historic trading centre in Hereford."
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