CHARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY 

Hello and welcome the second Chard Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Newsletter. Our second meeting took place on 6th February, 2008 in the Gallery above Hooked on Books and was poorly attended – only 5 businesses in the town being represented – come on,  make use of the Chamber and help us push for some positive changes in Chard which will benefit all of us.  

Following on from the first meeting the questions of policing in the town and parking problems were addressed and a Police officer and PCSO (both local to Chard) came to hear our concerns and to explain what they could do to help improve things. The introduction of the radio link system is imminent as the funding is now secured and the Police will be making direct contact with each business in the town about it. The problem of parking was not something the Police  could address alone and it was agreed that a joint meeting be arranged between the Chamber, Police, County and Town councils so that a full discussion can take place  - we will let you know the date so that you can attend and have your say. 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Joint Chamber evening meal at the Windwhistle Inn 28 February, 2008 at 7.00pm with the Somerset, Crewkerne &, Ilminster Chambers - £22.00 per head, to book telephone Somerset Chamber 01823 444924 to view the menu please visit www.crewkernetown.co.uk/commerce and click on the link 'Four Chambers Invitation'. Bookings to be made by 20 February.

Local MP David Laws is coming to speak to us on Friday 14 March at 5.30pm in The Gallery above Hook on Books. Please make the effort to attend to hear his views on the future of Chard and put your views and concerns to him.The next full Chamber meeting  will take place on Wednesday 2 April, 2008 in the Gallery above Hooked on Books at 5.45pm.  

Contact us via The Chairman, Graham Barnes, Bakers Dozen 01460 65919, 01460 63710, 07727 181910 or Secretary Julie Minson 01460 67567.