Why is no-one making use of the empty shops on Plumstead Common Road between The Star and the Post Office? Having read a number of local blogs it would seem that people are more than happy to support local businesses and that there is a healthy interest in more local amenities being opened. The amount I have read about people wanting cafes, bars, greengrocers etc but having to travel to Greenwich or Blackheath for these makes me wonder why no-one has tried to open anything - especially up near the Common.
I work from home occasionaly and we also dog sit so know there are plenty of people that use the Common during the day and also I know Mums who at present take their children to G/B or Eltham where there are cafes for them to meet in, but who would love to use their local Common if there was anywhere to go.
After all we all use the local drycleaners, butchers, garden stores etc. I dont drive to Blackheath because I think the drycleaning will be any better, nor do I think the coffee will be better. It is just there is no alternative and what a shame that is.
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Just wanted to add that the One Day Cafe, a local group campaigning for funding for Plumstead Common's first community cafe and arts venue, now has a petition online. Do sign the petition and forward the link to all your friends. This is about demonstrating local interest and support to potential stakeholders like the Council, so do please show that Plumstead wants this!
http://www.onedaycafe.org.uk
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