Conservative Councillors have visited Eltham High Street to talk to traders about fears of violence spreading from other parts of London, and thanked the police for their efforts to protect the community.

Conservatives and traders are concerned about the future of the shops at the Standard. The temporary closure of the library has meant the shops have seen a drop in trade. The recession and the Labour council’s rent rises, have also added to the shops problems.

Liz Drury who regularly shops at the parade said “Our Conservative councillors are urging the council to try and make life easier for the traders”.

David Gold (Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Eltham) and Justine Greening MP for Putney, Roehampton and Southfields listen to the concerns of local shopkeepers about their business and the state of the economy.

- 15th March 2010