It is good to be kept informed of what is going on and have the opportunity to have a say. We hope to encourage more businesses to come to Coulsdon and look forward to improvements to the town centre.

New Addington Chair - Ken Burgess
Burgess Boys Pet Care
24 Central Parade
New Addington Chair
Croydon
CR0 0JB
ken.burgess@unicombox.co.uk
Tel: 01689 842 442

‘Having traded and been active within  my community for almost 30 years I believe the business partnership is the most significant initiative that has been introduced to assist and enable local trading communities to thrive in a market that is dominated by multinationals. It enables the independent trader to access funds and facilities that are normally the preserve of large organisations. In the twelve months I have been involved with the business partnership I have seen my trading community grow from what was a loose amalgamation into a strong trading partnership that has enabled individual members access to a range of training initiatives and funding enabling their business to reach a far greater potential than otherwise could have been achieved. The whole process has been facilitated by the introduction of a District Centre Manager without whom this project would not have succeeded. I have been trying to achieve something resembling the results we now have for many years with little real effect, the business partnership has made things happen. This we see as of great benefit, not only for our individual businesses but to the wider community that we serve.’

Thornton Heath Chair – Tony Rowland
Rowland Brothers
299-305 Whitehorse Rd
West Croydon
CR0 2HR
tony@rowlandbrothers.com
020 8684 1667

The Business Partnership is one of many excellent methods of developing community cohesion. The Partnership encourages businesses to think not only about their individual business but also about the community, the environment and the people.

Purley Chair - Ian Harris
The Jolly Farmer
7 Purley Road
Purley Chair
Surrey
CR8 2HA
ian@5012.net
020 8660 2076

The Business Association are committed to promoting and enhancing the marketing and profile of Purley Town Centre for the benefit of Purley Businesses and its community. They are actively pursuing this aim, as well as progressing the day to day issues they also have larger projects such as the Christmas lights and the upcoming Purley Music Week

South Norwood Chair - Maxine Cole
H & S Recruitment Agency No.1 Ltd
134 Portland road, South Norwood
London SE25 4PT

info@handsno1ltd.co.uk www.handsno1ltd.co.uk
- tel: 0845 500 3355

The Business Partnership can with co-ordination between the businesses help to revive and regenerate the district and provide services that the local community and businesses want.

Crystal Palace Business Partnership Chair - Gavin Rookledge
Rookes Books
9 Coopers Yard
London
SE19 1TN
gavin@rooksbooks.com
020 8766 6398

 “I believe that, united together as a focused entity, the various businesses that trade in Crystal Palace can make their voices heard in a far more effectual way than if they simply try to fight in their own individual corners.

 If, as a collective group, we, the businesses of Crystal Palace, can focus on specific, tangible, attainable objectives and targets, I am convinced that we can make a difference.

Furthermore, having focused on and achieved demonstrable results, The Crystal Palace Business Partnership will have laid a foundation stone of credibility that will enable it to push for, and achieve, yet more and more ambitious objectives to the benefit of local businesses.  

At this point in time, with the dynamic of the area in which we work undergoing such significant changes, it is very important that we focus upon being as effectual in this pursuit of genuine results, as we possibly can.

I don't believe that I am being melodramatic when I say that that the very existence of many of the traders in Crystal Palace hinges upon whether or not we can create an entity that will push the needs of the business community here to the fore with a significant chance of attaining useful results.”

Norbury Chair - Ken Hume
James Alexander
1341 London Road
Norbury Chair
London
SW16 4BE
ken@jamesalexander.com
Tel: 020 8679 8601

‘My aspirations for the business partnership are that the business community grows as an influential unit and an important voice in the local area.

Also that the partnership is known as a really useful addition to any local businessman's armory in this difficult business climate, making them glad to play an active part due to the ability to exert greater influence.  

The value added aspirations which will come as a result of this include increased security for the many businesses and shoppers by better contact between the police and the business community, regular meetings involving council and/or any relevant officials to ensure improvements in all areas such as street cleaning, assisting businesses in their struggles against any common threats and finally putting Norbury on the map as a nice place to come, live, visit and most importantly shop!’