K&C gives green light to 拢5.5m Sloane Square scheme despite 3,700-signed petition
Singer Brian Ferry and actor Rupert Everett have joined a campaign to prevent a four-lane carriageway being built through London鈥檚 Sloane Square.
Opposition to the 拢5.5m scheme, which is due to start next year, is being led by the Save Sloane Square group. The Sunday Telegraph reported yesterday that the group has collected a 3,700-signature petition from objectors, and enlisted the support of some of the area鈥檚 most famous names.
The opponents say that plans to take traffic through the square, rather than around it, would destroy the area鈥檚 unique character. Other opponents of the scheme include broadcaster Sue Lawley and former Tory minister St John of Fawsley.
Kensington and Chelsea council says that regardless of the opposition it will go ahead with the scheme next year.
