Redbridge into the 90s
VHS Colour Sound c.1990 10:23
Summary: Video about the development of a major retail and commercial centre in Town Centre.
Title number: 2696
LSA ID: LSA/3532
Description: A promotional video aimed at developers to attract them to the London Borough of Redbridge. Through the story of the re-development of Town Centre, the video stresses the ease with which the council works with the private sector. John Lovell, Leader of London Borough of Redbridge council speaks about the new bridge spanning over the main railway line connecting High Road to the Exchange shopping mall. Robert Mogford of the Prudential Portfolio Managers Ltd talks about how his company realised the potential of a new town centre development, which they proposed to the council. Walter Paterson, former Director of Land Management for the London Borough of Redbridge adds his pleasure at the proposals. Richard Wright of Norwich Union Estates Division talks about his company became an investing partner in the scheme, and the planning process. Malcolm Clark of developers Bernard Thorpe explains the process of using compulsory purchase orders to obtain the necessary site. Richard Barnes of Bovis Construction Ltd talks about the council's assistance with the building work that commenced in 1989. The video ends with a notice of the many development opportunities remaining available in the Borough.
Keywords: Business; Urban development
Locations: United Kingdom; England; London; Redbridge; Ilford
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