Croydon Guardian: "Westfield and Hammerson to go head to head in battle for Croydon retail centre"

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"Retail rivals bidding to develop the Whitgift Centre will go head to head. ... Westfield is backed by the freehold owner of the site, The Whitgift Foundation, but the majority lease holders RLAM and IBRCAC have backed Hammerson.

"Westfield’s pre-application proposal, which includes expanding the retail sector, building between 400 and 600 residential units and installing a bowling alley and cinema, goes before Croydon Council strategic planning committee on Thursday.

"At the same meeting, Hammerson will present £50m redevelopment plans for neighbouring Centrale, including a 15 screen cinema, the first phase of a £90m project."