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Michael, FE Burnman Printers: We’ve been based in Old Kent Road for over 50 years and we’re delighted to be part of a project that aims to generate activity, commerce, education and housing for hopefully the next 50 years.
Diego & Gabriel, Jenecheru:
“Everybody has been upgrading their shops lately and people are thinking in different ways”
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Vince, Bunting Butchers:
The regeneration is putting a spotlight on the whole area and highlighting the need for change.
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Kamrul, Pound Plus:
The Bakerloo line will really elevate this area. I’m happy to put-up with disruption to get the extension.
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Jeanette:
I’m excited about the changes. When the new developments bring in schools, homes, surgeries and maybe cinemas and leisure, Old Kent Road will be more of a High Street.
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Ibrahim, OKR Mosque:
We’re all aware of the rationale for the redevelopment of Old Kent Road. We’re continually explaining and talking about the issues of the area and all the changes. We’re part of a road that leads from Westminster to Europe: whatever our needs, there’s the potential to make the regeneration work for us.
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Ken, Kenon plumbers merchants:
The Old Kent Road once had something going for it, it was alive. There’s no anchorage here now; people come and go. It’s the main gateway through London and look at it, this is what coach loads of tourists see when they come to London; unswept pavements and neglected trees ripping the pavements up.
It’s a good place to work and if you’re a businessman you can earn a living here. One of the advantages of being on the bus route is that, every time one passes, you get 60 people looking over at your shopfront. I’ve never had to advertise.
James, Toaster Factory:
Our business has benefited so much from moving to Old Kent Road 20 years ago. The area has so much potential as a vibrant hub for local businesses, artists and makers, and we’re excited to be able to offer creative and manufacturing workspace to provide opportunities for a whole new generation of businesses.
William, Southwark Studios:
Southwark Studios has provided affordable workspace for creative people since 2009. Adjusting to recent redevelopment has been challenging but rewarding. We know how scary change can be, but with help from the council we have been able to commit to our neighbourhood. We are building 50 new studios, two community spaces and searching for additional sites that will guarantee local creative people are able to continue to work around Old Kent Road for decades to come.
Ghairat, Al Madina food:
I’m very happy living on Old Kent Road. I work here too which means I can walk everywhere I need to go.
Samantha:
I like it here. It’s a quiet area and the transport links are good. It’s got good restaurants and good supermarkets but I wish the area was cleaned up a bit. I don’t know much about the regeneration plans yet but I’ve heard we might get the Bakerloo line extension which will be good.
Mussee:
I came here ten years ago from Italy. The area feels much safer now than it did back then. I like the area especially the shops and the transport.
Barbara:
I was born and bred in these parts, and I’ve lived in this street for 39 years. It’s completely changed during that time. There aren’t many long term tenants here now and I think things would improve if we had more families on the street. I’m used to having neighbours that look after each other.
