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Re: supporting the local community

Well i really did not expect to be creating an argument , simply by expressing an obsersation , and genuine concerns which i have been party to , by local independant shops . I certainly did not suggest that people should NOT go to Waitrose or Sainsburys . I am also aware that Chadwicks sell more th...
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Topic: supporting the local community
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by balham_itey
Tue May 26, 2015 1:39 pm

Re: supporting the local community

I am sorry if i appeared rude ! When i have spoken to " non food " related shopkeepers locally , they have all truly said that they feel as though most people using their services will do so , after searching the internet , after going to Southside, John Lewis etc etc . That is actually th...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: supporting the local community
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by balham_itey
Tue May 26, 2015 1:07 pm

Re: supporting the local community

Oh dear me " Local shops are clearly supported , because there was a queue outside Chadwicks on Bank Holiday weekend " ?????? Everything is just fine then !!! I find it very odd that people won't admit that they generally do not support local businesses ..... particularly the non- food rel...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: supporting the local community
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by balham_itey
Tue May 26, 2015 12:16 pm

Re: supporting the local community

.........and ?
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: supporting the local community
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by balham_itey
Tue May 26, 2015 10:14 am

supporting the local community

Having walked around Balham today , i was struck by how few people are actually in the shops - except for obviously Sainsburys , Waitrose et al .It may be a little controversial to say , but it seems evident that with the desirability status , which Balham now has and influx of "Nappyvallers &q...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: supporting the local community
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by balham_itey
Fri May 22, 2015 2:58 pm

Re: La Cuisiniere

... indeed , i do believe that we reap what we so . If we make a special effort in supporting these shops , then certainly it must help the situation . With regards to the business rates , i realise that these are set by government , but am never 100% how they are worked out .I am under the impressi...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: La Cuisiniere
Replies: 47
by balham_itey
Thu Jun 26, 2014 5:17 pm

Re: La Cuisiniere

i agree totally ,but also think there should be an opportunity for a forward -thinking , creative Town centre manager , with clout and flair.Admittedly currently in Balham i don't think that the Town centre manager is allowed much freedom , it seems to be primarily a typically ,administrative "...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: La Cuisiniere
Replies: 47
by balham_itey
Thu Jun 26, 2014 3:13 pm

Re: La Cuisiniere

It is such a massive shame - in reality these businesses should be able to make a decent living , in an area of such ( now ) regard . Business rates are a huge consideration , in that a small shop is Balham is likely to pay at least 6 x the council tax than that of a £1 million pound house in the ar...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: La Cuisiniere
Replies: 47
by balham_itey
Thu Jun 26, 2014 2:58 pm

Re: La Cuisiniere

Certainly . i think that many do , are surviving but earning very little. Sorry , but i truly believe that an awful lot of people complain about these " surprise " closures , expressing sadness at the loss ,whilst justifying their eagerness to shop online , and chain -shop . All i am tryin...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: La Cuisiniere
Replies: 47
by balham_itey
Wed Jun 25, 2014 3:19 pm

Re: La Cuisiniere

interesting ! Whilst i do agree that lifestyles have changed etc etc i am not that certain the your example of Waitrose , a massive John Lewis chain with a car park , selling absolute necessities can be truly compared to a more specialist small local retailer . I daily watch 4 x 4 's driving into Wa...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: La Cuisiniere
Replies: 47
by balham_itey
Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:45 pm

independant shop closures

I really think that generally speaking , it really is the residents to blame for the closure of independant shops in their area .I have noticed over the years ,that as Balham has become an acceptable place to live for many , higher demographic , and rocketing house prices .....Balham can look pretty...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: La Cuisiniere
Replies: 47
by balham_itey
Wed Jun 25, 2014 1:57 pm