We the undersigned residents living around the community served by the Southampton Way business district, respectfully request our local Councillors and the wider Southwark Council: -Support existing, legitimate businesses while pushing to attract a wider variety of shops that reflect the growing, changing demands from residents; -Support our diverse community by creating a safer, greener, cleaner shopping/living district for all who live and work here; -Recognise that existing transport is inadequate We accept our responsibilities as residents and pledge to work with you and help wherever we can. From you, we make the following specific requests: Request 1 Appoint a professional team within the council to carry out a time-certain project to explore how Government, residents and existing renewal organisations can recognise long-term, sustainable regeneration along Southampton Way and adjoining neighbourhoods. A number of residents are willing to help. We ask that the study specifically (though not exclusively) consider: -The state of existing projects and how we can ensure they are completed quickly and with residents