"The proposed scheme features new retail and restaurant units, a cinema, private housing and, controversially, a data centre. The plans have divided residents, businesses and politicians ahead of a critical local council election. In this episode, host Tamara Kormornick speaks to The Standard's business editor Jonathan Prynn about what's at stake for the local area, and the borough of Tower Hamlets."
"She also heads to the Brick Lane institution to hear from business owners ahead of the crucial planning decision. Listen here on your chosen podcast platform."
A mixed-use development is proposed that would add retail and restaurant units, a cinema, private housing and a contentious data centre. The inclusion of the data centre has created a split among local residents, business owners and political figures. The plan’s timing has heightened tensions because the decision will influence voter sentiment ahead of a pivotal local council election. The conversation includes perspectives from a business editor and on-the-ground interviews with Brick Lane business owners to capture local concerns and stakes before the planning authority issues its decision.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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