Comments on Braintree Town Centre
A memo addressing various issues that have arisen concerning the Town Centre including the High Street, and the desire to have an input into the Local Development Framework, based on the comments and suggestions made by Braintree Chamber of Trade & Commerce members including an Open Meeting in October 2007
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The Chamber of Trade and Commerce for Braintree and Bocking would like to voice concerns about the following planning applications:
Planning Applications 07/02151/FUL 07/02152/FUL
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Report on business response to Braintree District Council plan Three Towns:One Vision
Many businesses Braintree have responded to the Chambers request for their comments about the Three Towns:Qne Vision plans This response is solely concerning the Braintree town centre plan, which proposes the building of a now complex on ground the Council owns behind the Old Town Hall, mere yards from the marketplace in the centre of the town.
Firstly, it should be noted that there is disquiet about the expenditure of considerable amounts of capital on a new bur d project when there is an existing and relatively modern building in the form of Causeway House. It is noted that the Council have explored the option of renovation but that there is a conclusion on their part that a greater benefit can be obtained from the building of a new complex that can also include "community benefits" together with the disposal of the existing building and the land it stands upon.
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Because it is the only independent organisation for representing Braintree and the needs of trade, industry and all businesses to decision makers at local and national level.
Chamber gives you the opportunity to share your views about local issues and influence outcomes by being heard where it counts!
1) Discover information about local issues and potential changes from a reliable source
- at FREE breakfast meetings and through our website
- come to hear speakers on local issues and have your say directly
2) Get early notice of changes in our locality including hearing about the early detection of trends
3) Be part of our direct contact with our local authorities, police and business support groups
4) Be part of an influential local body
- Add your strength to our joint body
- Influence Chamber Strategies
5) Be listed in the Braintree Chamber Directory on our website, which is available to everybody and have direct access to other members who are potential suppliers and customers
6) Have access to the Members Benefit Package - which can save your business money on essential services
FREE Business checklist for new or expanding businesses
- Employment Law information packages through Smith Law Partnership
- Premises security package - MonitoredShop, MonitoredOffice and MonitoredUnit
- Discounted subscription to Essex Life with its new B2B Section
- Discount on package from Daniel Robinson, Braintree
- Presence on the Braintree Chamber website
- Mention in the e-mail news bulletin sent to all Members
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Comments on Braintree Town Centre
A memo addressing various issues that have arisen concerning the Town Centre including the High Street, and the desire to have an input into the Local Development Framework, based on the comments and suggestions made by Braintree Chamber of Trade & Commerce members including an Open Meeting in October 2007
The issues facing the Town Centre
Town centre businesses have the desire to form a vital and viable lively town centre which serves the community to the most positive extent, whilst remaining profitable.
- Vitality and viability are based on an active and extensive economy which serves an extensive part of the local population.
- Liveliness depends on people who visit the town not because it is the only place they can reach but because they want to buy goods, receive services and participate in what the centre offers.
- Without profitability there is no incentive to take risk, which is what all businesses involve.
There is concern that Braintree town centre is struggling and that there is a need to “do something”. The question is what ?
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Take the Baton - Create a Lasting Legacy for your Business
29th January 2009
The Essex Golf & Country Club, Earls Colne
The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games offer a once in a lifetime business opportunity to get involved in the greatest show on earth. With around 7,000 direct contracts, creating a supply chain of over 75,000 opportunities, the 2012 Games will provide businesses big and small the chance to benefit.