MP gives Jalgos hope for their future
10 Aug 2009
Mark has met with concerned members of the African-Caribbean community in Preston to hear their concerns about Jalgos Sports and Social Club, which is threatened with closure as part of the £700m Tithebarn Scheme.
Mark said: “I am backing Jalgos to ensure that the African-Caribbean community does not lose this vital service following the redevelopment of the City Centre. The Jalgos Club has excellently served the black communities of Preston for a number of years and the services and links they provide are unparalleled in this region.”
He went on to say “The objections put forward by Blackpool and Blackburn Councils will no doubt delay any negotiations with Preston City Council about the relocation or replacement of these services but I will put pressure on the Authority to ensure that the black community in Preston will get the best deal in the event that the Tithebarn Redevelopment Scheme does go ahead.”
Lewis Walker, Chairman of the Jalgos Sports and Social Club said “We have worked hard to acquire and maintain these premises and we are in a unique position because the club is wholly owned by the members. We have a duty to continue serving the needs of the African Caribbean community.”
The premises of Jalgos Sports and Social Club which is situated on Rose Street in the centre of the City will be subject to a Compulsory Purchase Order to make way for a new bus station on Manchester Road.