Campaigners behind the Save Earl’s Court scheme have vowed to continue fighting as plans to demolish the historic London venue continue to gather pace.
The Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre has played host to some of the world’s biggest bands since its opening in 1937, including Led Zeppelin, Queen, the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd, but it now faces demolition, along with a number of homes, to make way for a five-acre park, four villages and a high street.
Local government minister Eric Pickles has now approved the original plans Boris Johnson confirmed earlier this year, moving the demolition one step closer despite calls for a public inquiry.
Live4Ever UK has reported that councillor Linda Wade has commented:
“Despite the fact that campaigners had clearly outlined the negative impact on local residents, on hoteliers, on small business owners as well as on commuters and tourists, the Minister has dismissed all concerns.
“Moreover, Eric Pickles’ decision not to call in the planning applications for the Earl’s Court and West Kensington Opportunity Area and not to have a transparent public inquiry has been announced during the summer holidays whereas the Save Earl’s Court campaign had been led to believe that his decision would be announced in September.”
Campaigners have stated that it is ‘not a done deal’ and have continued to ask people to sign their petitions and protest against the move. West Kensington & Gibbs Green community organiser Jonathan Rosenberg is also against the plans - he told the BBC:
“If this goes ahead it will be a massive economic blow. Earls Court generates billions of pounds a year for the UK economy and if it goes there is nothing to replace it. There are 2,000 people living in 760 properties who will be affected by these plans and have to move, what they're replacing these homes with are very expensive apartments and housing which does not help our community.”
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