that they would like to know more, and in Surrey, have produced a variety
hopefully we can turn this interest into initiatives particularly relevant to their
another success. Transition Bookham has local business community such as a
now begun in embryo form and we will comprehensive business directory to
be contacting interested parties shortly promote the use of local traders, better
to invite them to a launch meeting. Again signage, a community bus service to
you can read more about Transition aid commuting or shopping, improved
Bookham in the article on page 69. parking provision and access, improved
But it does not end there. We are still publicity for local job opportunities,
working our way through the 3,300 identification of new business needs and
Household surveys that came back to us many others.
and analysing the huge volume of data If your business doesn’t receive a survey
they contained. But we want more. by the middle of March, please let us
So this month we are focusing attention know (trevorsokell@bookhamvision.org)
on the needs of local businesses, both – we’ve tried to identify every business,
large and small. After all Bookham is but there will doubtless be some home
not just about the residents who live based businesses we could not find.
here. The businesses located throughout Change in the village is inevitable and
the village area, of all types and sizes will have an impact on all sections of the
provide employment and income to Community. We want to help provide
the community, and supply products an environment that supports the
and services locally, nationally and even businesses of Bookham. This is a unique
internationally. opportunity for Bookham business to
If you run a business in Bookham it’s express its views on the things it feels
your turn to help us help you. Over the are important. With a 68% return from
next few weeks our Business Survey will Household survey already, we hope that
go out to all the local businesses, retail Businesses will similarly participate. Your
and non retail, from large companies involvement is critical to achieving a
to one man bands. It will take about 10 balanced view.
minutes to complete and can be done Support your community so it can
On-Line. support you.
The purpose is to understand the
local businesses and to establish
their opinions, needs and issues. A
flourishing business community is
vital to the continued wellbeing of the
village. Did you know there are around
500 businesses in Bookham? If yours
is one of them, please do complete
this small survey. It will be a mutually
beneficial activity – other village plans
in the south of England, including 30
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