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Let Carlito Burrito stay on the Trafalgar Archers

Let Carlito Burrito stay on the Trafalgar Archers

Closed — 135 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 3 months ago
Street food brings affordable, authentic and freshly made to everybody!!! Since St. Martins Winers on trafalgar st, went bust, their shop and parking facilities had been empty giving it a derelict and deprived look, remanence of this though times of economical depression. After long months of enquiring with the owners of the land (Network Rail) they mention that the current leaseholders were the Wine Merchants, after contacting them and pitch our proposal to put our Street food trailer they were happy for us to make a good use of the empty space. In just 7 weeks we transform the location, with a bit of Brighton creativity, we brought a bit of color and good spirits to the area making it a striking sight to commuters and tourist a like. We manage to make a successful business, thanks with the support of the Princes trust, and we create good relationships with the other trades and business in the area. We manage to create 4 new jobs and became indirectly connected to the grow of other local business. But a couple of weeks ago, Network Rail took possession of the leasehold of the Wine shop and invalidate our agreement mention it was now "illegal" And they want the space empty, even as they DO NOT have any plans to do anything with the space for the forceable future! they could help small businesses grow while receiving income from the Rent, at competitive prices while the space is not in use!!! Help sign our petition

Updates

June 20, 2013

Network Rail wants to leave this space rotting and empty while they crush our local jobs for no reason. The momentum we have right now proves they cannot ignore us anymore while they play these pathetic games with our livelihoods.

Reached 100 supporters

June 20, 2013

6 Comments

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Jade Morrison
13 years ago Featured

So sad to hear this! I eat there every single week. Please let them stay.

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Sarah Donnelly
13 years ago Featured

Network Rail are such a joke. Why leave it empty and rotting when these guys actually put life into the street? Absolute madness.

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Simon Delgado
13 years ago Featured

The burrito spot is the only good thing about that walk to the station now. Leave them be!

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Tom Hale
13 years ago Featured

total nonsense. they are paying rent and cleaning up a gross spot but the council/rail still wanna shut it down? let them trade.

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Emma Kapoor
13 years ago Featured

It was just a dump before. Carlito made it look decent and gave people work. Keep it open.

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Dave Roberts
13 years ago Featured

Best lunch in brighton. Hands down. Really hope they can stay put.