posted 1 Dec 2019, 12:08 by Chorleywood Residents' Association
A group of Chorleywood businesses and Residents' Association met on 26th
November at the golf club to develop ideas from the previous meeting in
June. Here are some notes from the lively and frank exchanges:
CRA provided an update about resident and business parking discussions
with TRDC and the Memorial Garden project. There was agreement that the
burden of rent and rates was a matter of concern for many retail
businesses but there was little that could be done to influence these in
the current circumstances. Information was also shared about the 6th
December Christmas event and Chorleywood Sports spoke about their
initiative for better health in the community and a scheme for cross
promotion of local businesses both of which are under review.
The subsequent open forum exchanges identified the following areas to be
explored further at the next meeting to be held in early part of 2020:
Chorleywood businesses faced challenges same as many other communities,
including trend towards more service providers and online buying.
However, opportunities also existed for all shops to take on these
challenges and collaborate to create a community shopping experience
providing personal local service. Entry of new entrepreneurs and change
of ownership of some existing businesses should be viewed positively and
of benefit.
Opportunities also exist for all the various elements of Chorleywood
community to consciously adopt a “Buy Local” policy wherever possible and
increase spend with local businesses. Shopping local also has
environmental and health benefits.
Businesses can help improve aesthetics by making their premises look more
inviting externally and internally in any way they can. CRA and various
councils also have schemes to improve village centre aesthetics.
CRA would support any initiatives by making available all resources at
its disposal, such as connections with all levels of government and its
various communication channels, including monthly e-newsletters.
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