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Town Centre Regeneration

Monday 3 March 2025 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Mr Paul Kohler expressed pride in having part of Morden town centre in his constituency and highlighted the area's need for rejuvenation.
  • The Minister acknowledged the invitation to discuss the lack of progress in Morden town centre regeneration over the past 14 years.
  • The Minister committed to meeting Mr Kohler to explore support options for Merton council, noting the council's current investment of 300,000.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Paul Kohler Lib Dem Wimbledon
Housing Local Government
Context

Morden town centre in Wimbledon is struggling despite its transport links and potential for rejuvenation. The Labour-run Merton council has failed to deliver on promises of regeneration, with the latest delay until at least 2027.

Question

I am proud to have half of Morden town centre in my constituency. It is an area ripe for rejuvenation but struggles like many others across the country. Despite years of promising regeneration, Labour-run Merton council has failed to deliver. Will the Minister meet me to discuss why this has happened and what support the Government can now give?

Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Alex Norris)

I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s invitation to discuss the matter further. I will sit down with him to talk about why there has been little progress over the last 14 years and how we can support Merton council in revitalising Morden town centre, building on their current investment of £300,000.

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