tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352890809957291551.post595671032121975552..comments2023-05-02T04:59:55.613-07:00Comments on Cfctruth: Earls Court: A Missed OpportunityCFCtruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10812753516135844907noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352890809957291551.post-85763242693556326992012-09-07T06:17:50.647-07:002012-09-07T06:17:50.647-07:00Thank you for your comment Cllr Adam. However, we ...Thank you for your comment Cllr Adam. However, we did not say " to spend as you please" and so we are not sure what precisely is misleading about the article. Unless you do not agree that £105 million is a healthy wedge of cash? The rest is quoted from the residents' statements.<br /><br />We have previously invited you to contact us because we do indeed have some questions that you may be able to clear up. If you would like to email us at cfctruth@gmail.com we will put them to you and print your answers in full. We have no doubt that LBHF wish to acquire new homes and inward investment. The critical point is that Chelsea moving to Earls Court would most certainly provide that opportunity - and more. CFC have pointed out in their objection that the scheme falls foul of the London Plan and many Chelsea fans are bewildered by your position on the matter. It is also true to say that residents are bitterly opposed to the plans and that they feel they have been ignored. <br /><br />Please do contact us from your LBHF.gov.uk email address and we will set some questions. It strikes us that it may be a good opportunity for you to state your case to the many thousands of fans who read this blog.CFCtruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812753516135844907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352890809957291551.post-87194725928733913702012-09-05T06:09:46.226-07:002012-09-05T06:09:46.226-07:00The above posting contains seriously misleading st...The above posting contains seriously misleading statements regarding the position of Hammersmith & Fulham Council in respect of the Earl's Court redevelopment. <br /><br />Sale of the two housing estates would not produce “a healthy wedge of cash for the council” to be used as it pleased. Local government law states that all proceeds of a sale of housing assets must either be used to redevelop new housing or passed on to central government. Surprisingly, your article does not mention that the Council is committed to offering all 760 existing residents of the estates brand new homes on site. Over 7,250 additional housing units will also be created as a result of the redevelopment. This is an absolutely essential and much welcomed feature of the project given that this area of London is suffering from both a desperate housing shortage and a rapid increase in population.<br /><br />The Chairs of the estates residents’ associations are very welcome to express their views on this redevelopment but in framing policy, the principal consideration of the local authority is that of regenerating Earl’s Court and its wider surrounding area. <br /><br />The Earls’ Court scheme, which promises the creation of over 9,500 permanent new jobs, as well as shops, offices, a new school and healthcare facilities, is a vital part of this Council’s strategy to attract new investment into our Borough, bringing new homes, new jobs and opportunity to all our residents.<br /><br />Councillor Mike Adamnoreply@blogger.com