Ministry Of Sound Under Threat Once Again
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Friday, 27 January 2012 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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The future of Ministry of Sound, London’s most recognised club night, is under threat once again after planning permission to build a new residential block close to the club is reportedly set to be granted.
Ministry of Sound is considered as one of the last remaining ‘superclubs’, and was ranked #4 in a 2010 poll by DJ Magazine of the top 100 clubs in the world. Some of the biggest DJs and stars have performed in the club and continue to do so every month – but for how much longer?
Planning permission for the residential block was first requested three years ago, but after fan protests and campaigns, the plans were rejected. But now, they’re back once again to try and piss on the Ministry of Sound parade.
So, the club has begun rallying the troops to stop Mayor of London Boris Johnson giving permission to the residential planners. A statement on the MoS website reads:
“London Mayor Boris Johnson is about to grant planning permission for luxury flats opposite Ministry of Sound. If built, these will force our iconic 20 year old club to close, with the loss of hundreds of jobs.
“Last year, some of the world’s biggest DJs and musicians, as well as over 26,000 people, joined our campaign to let Southwark Council know that these plans would destroy a global institution. We were delighted and thought our future was secured when Southwark Council’s Planning Committee voted overwhelmingly to reject the plans.
“Now the developer has convinced Boris Johnson to “call in” the application and hopes to overturn this democratic decision. Don’t let Boris shut us down! 2012 is the year of the London Elections. This year above all the Mayor has reason to listen to Londoners. Together we can show Boris that this city will not be the same without Ministry of Sound and there are major flaws with this development.”
You can sign a petition against the move here.
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