Friday, February 22, 2013

Time to invest in CMK Market

Milton Keynes is a city which does things differently. Whereas many places are defined by their past, Milton Keynes is a city which looks forwards to the future. Whether looking at Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre, built in the early days of Milton Keynes; or the much more recent stadium:mk which brought football to Milton Keynes; it's clear Milton Keynes is a city of ambition. We seek to create our own history, rather than dwelling on our past.

That said, it is important we recognise our heritage and that we don't lose sight of the many things which make Milton Keynes such a fantastic place to live.

Many cities across Britain have a Primark. Fewer cities have strong vibrant markets and only Milton Keynes has a grid road system which allows the fast movement and quick distribution of traffic. It's not often you're stuck behind a traffic jam in Milton Keynes!

The problem with the Secklow Gate Primark development was that it sought to damage some of what was good about Milton Keynes.

As I've said many times, I would welcome seeing a Primark built in CMK. Secklow Gate was the wrong location.

I am delighted that the livelihoods of market traders are no longer threatened. However now is not the time to stop the campaign, especially as thecentre:mk may look to submit revised plans on the same location.

Well over 14,000 people signed a petition to save the market, and I'm incredibly proud to have played a part in campaigning from the very beginning.

Now that we know what the market means to the people of Milton Keynes, it is clear we should be looking to invest in it. CMK Market is a highly valued community asset but it clearly needs some attention and a lot of investment.

As long as I remain a Councillor, I will be pushing for investment in CMK Market to ensure it remains a strong vibrant market for years to come.




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