Shenfield councillors say NO to compulsory purchase of Friars Avenue Car Park

Today, Shenfield councillors have learnt that Crossrail plan to compulsory purchase Friars Avenue Car Park in Shenfield.

Shenfield Cllr Liz Cohen said:

"This move will is bad news for Shenfield residents, businesses and those who visit to enjoy our independent and unique retailers.

"We have started a petition immediately that calls on Crossrail to stop their plans and for our MP Eric Pickles to join residents in opposing this move."

County Cllr Barry Aspinell said:

"For the last four years as County Councillor I have been kept out of meetings to do with Crossrail's plans and now we are hit by this bombshell. I urge residents from Shenfield and beyond to sign our petition and show that the community does not want this.