'In a very similar way to Oxford Street, Soho has suffered with years of neglect in terms of highway maintenance and public realm improvement. The pavements are narrow and inaccessible, the lighting is poor in places making it feel unsafe for vulnerable groups, in particular for women and girls, there is limited opportunity for on street surveillance because of the narrow pavements and CCTV has been completely removed from the busiest streets.'
Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg stated that the SBA does not accurately represent all businesses in the area: 'Some major Soho businesses were not even asked for their views before the letter was sent to the mayor.'
Geoff Barraclough, Westminster cabinet member for planning and economic development, emphasized that Soho is not going to 'lose out' and the local council would 'oppose any plan to remove democratic control from the area.'
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