Shepherd's Bush Market is one of London's long standing Markets, established in 1914. For over 100 years, the independent traders of Shepherds Bush Market have kept the open-air stalls and railway arches open for business, rain or shine. Famed for its broad offering of exotic foods, fabrics, jewellery, fashion and much more, all for good value, it is one of London's well loved and frequented markets. Many of the businesses within this 100+ year old market are family-run, and have been passed down from generation to generation. The SBMTA - Shepherd's Bush Market Tenants' Association have strived for many years to raise awareness to protect and secure this exceptional community of ethnically diverse, independent, and unique businesses. In 2014, Transport for London sold the market to redevelopers Orion Land & Leisure, for the development of a private block of 200+ luxury flats adjoining Shepherd’s Bush Market. In the recent months that have followed, over 10% of the Market businesses have closed down, and the remaining businesses' livelihoods are being threatened. The developer’s scheme is removing the tenants' security and forcing additional costs and liability onto the market businesses. The plans to build 200 luxury apartments fail to provide adequate mechanisms to protect the security and longevity of each existing market business. It is wrong that the Shepherd's Bush Market Businesses should be compromised in this way. London's small independent businesses deserve better !! Please sign this petition to show your support for the SBMTA and the businesses of Shepherd's Bush Market, and help us in our battle to protect and preserve these valuable, long-standing, independent businesses.