Retail and Business

Chairman: Gareth Gammon

 

Introduction

What sets Petersfield apart from other towns in the area is the physical structure of the town, which focuses on the town square.

The group takes the view that the more vibrant the town square, the more vibrant the local business community. The more shops, offices, homes, and jobs, the better for both the local residents and the business community.

The Retail and Business Group is now agreed that the brand of the town should be based on the square, and now a plan of action points is to be developed.

Issues such as parking, cctv, pedestrianisation, public transport, bus shelters, road sweeping, work experience, inward investment, the relationship with other 3rd parties such as EHDC, PTC, chambers of commerce, inter business communications, will all be looked at, and in the context of the brand of the town.

The Group held a well attended consultation meeting on 12th September to consider views and options for greater use of The Square.

Notes of Meetings

Date	Meeting	Link
12 September 2007	Making Better Use of The Squate	RV_Notes 120907
12 September 2007	Press Release	RB_Meeting120907
Initial Meeting	Summary	RB_Summary