Chamber manifesto May 2017
Lobbying
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To continue to lobby MCC Estates to sell the non-hotel part of the Portal Road site to a developer for a use, which will be the benefit of the businesses of the town.
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To lobby MCC to find a solution to the lack of coach parking in the town.
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To continue to engage with the WG and other towns on the issue of business rates, meet with ministers and make representations on the new SBRR consultation in August/ September 2017.
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To lobby MCC to resurface key roads such as Dixton Road, Monnow Street and the Portal Road.
Facilitating
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To review objectively the new Dixton Roundabout retail development plans and, if possible, develop a joint approach with the Gateway Wales opposition group.
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To engage with landlords and estate agents handling empty shops and ascertain the reasons behind the premises not being used and act to progress matters and/or put up window displays.
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To meet with other Chambers and MCC quarterly
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To meet with MCC Estates and planning office quarterly.
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To engage with developers on projects that will be beneficial for the town
Communicating
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To engage with MCC officers to progress with the installation of new bike parking in the town.
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To engage with new councillors and ensure that they are clear on the objectives of the Chamber
Membership
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To set a goal of 100 paid up members by 1st September 2017.
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It is important for Chamber members to become more proactive in shaping the future of Monmouth Chamber and not just see it as a Club to fees are paid and all the work is left to a small committee in order to increase vocal support and proven representation. The burden of resolving important business concerns should be shared by a greater number of people. It was generally felt that further discussion on this matter should be ongoing.
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To ensure that all existing members are paid up by the date of the AGM.
Promoting
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Working with Jason Cooper create a new official website for the town.
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To continue to put out positive messages about the town and its businesses on social media.
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To provide the lead in destination marketing for the town
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Ensure the Chamber has a high profile on social media
Chamber Offers
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Look into creating our own online ‘shop watch’ with the possibility of CCTV offers to compliment it.
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Offer the use of the Chamber logo strictly to show you’re a member only (and for no other use) for paid up members only
Website
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Re-introduce business of the week.
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Re-introduce Chamber offers.
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A member’s only area.
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Introduce online payments for new members and renewals.