The Wandsworth Council plans to make the Totterdown Street Market permanent following a successful trial since May 2024. This initiative aims to enhance the area with improved pathways, a cycle lane, rain gardens, and vibrant planters. A survey showed 62% support for a permanent setup. While council members welcome the plans, there are concerns about low footfall and aesthetic issues raised by residents. If approved, the implementation will occur in phases, with an emphasis on fostering a lively al fresco dining environment, enhancing local engagement and usage.
Conservative councillor Daniel Hamilton acknowledged the market's potential but raised concerns over low footfall observed during his visits, indicating the need for more engagement.
Council officers reported that 62% of the respondents favored making the Totterdown Street Market permanent, reflecting a strong community interest in the initiative.
Henry Cheung, head of engineering, asserted that the permanent market design aims to create a conducive environment for growth and improvement compared to its temporary setup.
Labour councillor Sean Lawless expressed concerns about the aesthetics of the market and how it affects residents' perceptions, signaling the importance of design in the initiative.
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