The High Street Steering Group and Patricia, our new Town Centre Manager have been in discussions about the Magistrates Court and what it might be used for when it eventually comes to the market perhaps later in the year. Whilst we don't have the power to choose what the building might become, unless of course we win the lottery, we are hoping our voice will be heard. It is such an important building and it's position vital to the future of the High Street. A cheap pub would in my opinion, not be right as it might attract excessive drinking and converting the building into flats probably not feasible from a financial point of view. The scheme must obviously have a financial benefit to the buyer who will have to spend a massive amount of money on the interior whatever the plans are. We at the High Street Steering Group are looking into the possibility of having the car park back as a public space which would be great for Brentford and the future of our High Street.
Julia Quilliam ● 5183d