Commemorative Green Plaque for Stanley Kwai-Tsun Tse
November 30, 2023 Cabinet Member for Young People, Culture and Learning (Cabinet member) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Cabinet Member for Young People, Culture and Learning approved the nomination for a Westminster Commemorative Green Plaque for Stanley Kwai-Tsun Tse at 19 Lisle Street, WC2H 7BA on 30/11/2023. The decision was made following the independent Green Plaque panel's support for the nomination.
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Decision
Summary of Decision
The nomination for a Westminster Commemorative Green Plaque to Stanley Kwai-Tsun Tse at 19 Lisle Street, WC2H 7BA has been approved.
Reasons for Decision
Stanley Kwai-Tsun Tse founded the SeeWoo Asian Supermarket on Lisle Street in 1975 and was instrumental in shaping the area into the cultural hub it is today. He was a pioneer in bringing Chinese ingredients to London’s restaurants and dinner tables. The original supermarket expanded into four units and now supplies many of Chinatown’s restaurants.
The nomination is supported by the independent Green Plaque panel in recognition of Stanley Kwai-Tsun Tse’s contribution to Chinatown in London.
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 30 Nov 2023 |