Woolworths to close all stores by January 5 [UPDATED]

Woolworths to close all stores by January 5 [UPDATED]

Staff informed of retailer’s decision to close doors for the final time in New Year after administrators fail to find a buyer.

Administrator Deloitte has confirmed that all 807 Woolworths stores will close by January 5.

The financial specialist has abandoned its attempts to find a buyer for the retail chain Woolworths or entertainment distribution arm EUK as a going concern.

Closures will commence on December 27 with 200 stores shutting their doors, followed by another 200 on December 30. This will continue on January 2 and 5.

A total of 27,000 full-time and temporary staff will lose their jobs across the stores.

Branch managers received the news by email. They were informed not to speak to the press and the branch diyweek.net contacted had been given very little information about its future.

The distribution centres supporting the stores, which employ around 500 staff are likely to close before the end of December.

It has been confirmed that 300 of the stores are still 'under offer', with bids from a number of food, clothing and discount retailers. Deloitte revealed that there is also 'considerable interest' in the other 500 stores.

All employees will be paid until the end of December and the administrators have said that 'staff will be retained for a period following the store closures'.

Deloitte added: "The administrators are working closely with the Redundancy Payments Office and Job Centre Plus to provide support for all staff, which will include a fast track process for paying redundancy entitlements."

Neville Kahn, joint administrator at Deloitte said: “Whilst negotiations for the sale of Woolworths’ retail arm remain ongoing, and we continue to speak to new interested parties, regrettably we have had to begin a store closure programme. We are extremely grateful to the staff and management for their support throughout this difficult time.

“We are confident that we will sell the leases of the 300 stores currently under offer and are hopeful that our ongoing discussions with other parties will also prove successful.”

Meanwhile the closing down sale continues across the stores, with discounts of 20%-60%. 50 million new stock items will be received into stores this week where further discounts will be applied in due course.

Woolworths to close all stores by January 5 [UPDATED]

Woolworths to close all stores by January 5 [UPDATED]

Staff informed of retailer’s decision to close doors for the final time in New Year after administrators fail to find a buyer.

 

 

 

Administrator Deloitte has confirmed that all 807 Woolworths stores will close by January 5.

 

The financial specialist has abandoned its attempts to find a buyer for the retail chain Woolworths or entertainment distribution arm EUK as a going concern.

 

Closures will commence on December 27 with 200 stores shutting their doors, followed by another 200 on December 30. This will continue on January 2 and 5.

 

A total of 27,000 full-time and temporary staff will lose their jobs across the stores.

 

Branch managers received the news by email. They were informed not to speak to the press and the branch diyweek.net contacted had been given very little information about its future.

 

The distribution centres supporting the stores, which employ around 500 staff are likely to close before the end of December.

 

It has been confirmed that 300 of the stores are still 'under offer', with bids from a number of food, clothing and discount retailers. Deloitte revealed that there is also 'considerable interest' in the other 500 stores.

 

All employees will be paid until the end of December and the administrators have said that 'staff will be retained for a period following the store closures'.

 

Deloitte added: "The administrators are working closely with the Redundancy Payments Office and Job Centre Plus to provide support for all staff, which will include a fast track process for paying redundancy entitlements."

 

Neville Kahn, joint administrator at Deloitte said: “Whilst negotiations for the sale of Woolworths’ retail arm remain ongoing, and we continue to speak to new interested parties, regrettably we have had to begin a store closure programme. We are extremely grateful to the staff and management for their support throughout this difficult time.

 

“We are confident that we will sell the leases of the 300 stores currently under offer and are hopeful that our ongoing discussions with other parties will also prove successful.”

 

Meanwhile the closing down sale continues across the stores, with discounts of 20%-60%. 50 million new stock items will be received into stores this week where further discounts will be applied in due course.    

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Some of you may be aware that Fullwell SNT has been doing a lot of work relating to bogus callers.

 

One particular area of concern was raised by Tracey at the last Ward Panel meeting and relates to a male calling door-to-door claiming to be a Fireman and selling raffle tickets in aid of a daughter suffering from leukaemia. Both these claims are false. This has also been featured in the Ilford Recorder.

 

As the direct result of our work the same suspect has been arrested twice for these offences, and he has now been charged with several matters. He was taken to court in custody but subsequently granted bail. As this matter is subject to current court proceedings I am limited to what I can say at this stage, but I am certain you will be hearing a great deal more about this in the New Year.

 

We have since received similar reports of a male calling at doors in the Fullwell area selling raffle tickets for a daughter with leukaemia. Whilst the most recent reports do not feature the Fireman aspect they are strikingly similar in method to the previous offences. At this stage we are unable to identify the caller as being one in the same with the person on bail, otherwise he would already be arrested. If it is however, and we are able to apprehend him committing further offences, we would not only have the further offences, but also a possible breach of conditional bail to take back before the court.

 

The male from the most recent incidents is described as a white male, aged 35-40, 5 ft 6 inches tall, with short dark brown hair, scruffy appearance. The tickets offered for sale are standard cloakroom tickets. The common theme is the claim to be collecting on behalf of a daughter suffering with leukaemia.

 

Please circulate this information as widely as possible and inform your members that if the suspect is still there or nearby a 999 call is justified. Officers responding should be aware of the situation, but it would also be helpful if the caller could mention the SN interest and the Recorder article to assist the call centre staff. If anyone has further information, or reports of a more historical nature, please call the team on 020 8721 2570 as normal.

 

NWW members responding to the work of the SN Team and others have already secured significant success in this area, and we are grateful for your continued help.

 

Chris Chandler PS 18JI

Fullwell SNT

FW: Bogus Caller and Raffle Tickets

 

Dear Panel Members/NHW Coordinators,

Some of you may be aware that Fullwell SNT has been doing a lot of work relating to bogus callers.

One particular area of concern was raised by Tracey at the last Ward Panel meeting and relates to a male calling door-to-door claiming to be a Fireman and selling raffle tickets in aid of a daughter suffering from leukaemia. Both these claims are false. This has also been featured in the Ilford Recorder.

As the direct result of our work the same suspect has been arrested twice for these offences, and he has now been charged with several matters. He was taken to court in custody but subsequently granted bail. As this matter is subject to current court proceedings I am limited to what I can say at this stage, but I am certain you will be hearing a great deal more about this in the New Year.

We have since received similar reports of a male calling at doors in the Fullwell area selling raffle tickets for a daughter with leukaemia. Whilst the most recent reports do not feature the Fireman aspect they are strikingly similar in method to the previous offences. At this stage we are unable to identify the caller as being one in the same with the person on bail, otherwise he would already be arrested. If it is however, and we are able to apprehend him committing further offences, we would not only have the further offences, but also a possible breach of conditional bail to take back before the court.

The male from the most recent incidents is described as a white male, aged 35-40, 5 ft 6 inches tall, with short dark brown hair, scruffy appearance. The tickets offered for sale are standard cloakroom tickets. The common theme is the claim to be collecting on behalf of a daughter suffering with leukaemia.

Please circulate this information as widely as possible and inform your members that if the suspect is still there or nearby a 999 call is justified. Officers responding should be aware of the situation, but it would also be helpful if the caller could mention the SN interest and the Recorder article to assist the call centre staff. If anyone has further information, or reports of a more historical nature, please call the team on 020 8721 2570 as normal.

NWW members responding to the work of the SN Team and others have already secured significant success in this area, and we are grateful for your continued help.

Chris Chandler PS 18JI
Fullwell SNT

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Last credit insurer pulls out of Woolworths

High street chain’s woes deepen as Corface withdraws cover for suppliers amid concerns for retailer’s financial health.

French insurer Corface has now withdrawn its cover to Woolworth's suppliers. The news follows that of Euler Hermes and Atradius, which had already taken similar steps.

There are fears over the future of the business with no big credit insurers now covering suppliers of the retailer, which will no doubt result in disruptions to the supply chain.

It is common practise for businesses, such as Woolworths, to pay for goods as much as 90 days after receiving them, meaning wholesalers are often inclined to take out insurance to cover them if the company struggles to foot the bill.

With wholesalers unable to take out insurance with Woolworths, they may start to insist on quicker payment or even cease supply altogether, having a knock-on effect on the retailer's cash flows.

However, a spokesman for the company said that Woolworths, "is comfortable with the financial and cash position of the group".

He added: "A substantial proportion of Woolworth's Retail suppliers have traditionally operated without credit insurance and we are confident that we will be able to ensure a successful Christmas for all our suppliers and customers."

Corface has also withdrawn its cover to suppliers of sports retailer JJB.

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NHW info on scam

Below is a scam reported to be operating in the west of the Borough. So far we have had no similar reports, but it could come this way. To date there have only been two victims but  both are elderly, so whilst not prevalent it is of considerable concern.

This is how it works:

A female phones the victim claiming to be from the bank and states there is a problem with the victims bank card and that the card needs to be collected.

A male attends the address purporting to be from a cab company to collect and deliver the card to the bank.

One victim handed over the card and has had over £1000 taken from their account.

The second victim refused to hand over the card when the "taxi" arrived .

On the occasion the card was handed over the female rang back and asked for the validation code on the rear of the card.

Any information on this to us please on 020 8721 2570, unless a suspect is present or nearby in which case it easily justifies 999.

Chris Chandler PS 18JI

London Low Emission Zone

This scheme commenced on 4 February but from 7 July 2008, it will be extended to include additional vehicles. The whole of the Greater London area has been designated a Low Emission Zone (LEZ). Vehicles that do not meet the required emissions standards are required to pay a £200 daily charge to drive within the zone or risk a £1000 Penalty Notice Charge.

 

The current LEZ applies to all diesel engined lorries over 12 tonnes but in future the LEZ will apply:            

From 7 July 2008 to all diesel engined lorries between 3.5 and 12 tonnes and buses and coaches over 5 tonnes with more than 9 seats;

From 4 October 2010 to all diesel engined vans over 1.205 tonnes and minibuses under 5 tonnes with more than 9 seats.

For further information, Transport for London (TfL) has set up a dedicated enquiries service (0845 607 0009) to help vehicle owners and operators understand what the LEZ means for them and what they have to do to comply with the scheme. TfL’s website www.tfl.gov.uk/lezlondon also provides detailed information about the LEZ.

 

 

 

Retail Scene

Boots and Majestic Wine have both reported strong sales and pre-tax profits but there has been some disturbing news from both Land of Leather and ScS Upholstery as they seek rights issues to bail them out of trouble. ScS is valued at just £3.5m compared with £190m two years ago. These two companies reflect the torrid time that furniture retailers are currently experiencing as consumers defer from making big ticket purchases.

 

BRC reported that like-for-like sales for May were up 1.9% on last year. This made welcome reading after two consecutive months where sales had declined on the same period in 2007. London reported strong growth up 8.2%, with Europeans capitalising on the strong euro, whilst US and Japanese visitors are still feeling the exchange pinch.

 

 

 

Economic Scene

The CBI has just thrown a bucket of cold water over the UK economy in its latest report. It predicts 2009 will see growth of about 1.3%, the slowest since the 1992 recession, with unemployment rising to about 1.8m, a rise of 150,000.

 

House prices have fallen on average about £15,000 this year and many builders are now mothballing sites rather than starting work. Much hinges on the price of oil which having reached nearly $140 a barrel earlier this month is trading at $133 today. How much the price is being driven by hedge fund speculation is impossible to know. It is possible that a slowing economy could drive the price down but it is not a given.

 

The Bank Governor has had to write a letter to the Chancellor as CPI reached 3.3% in May - above the 3% ‘trigger’ for only the second time since 1997. Containing inflationary pressures, the primary aim of the Bank of England, is unlikely to preclude the possibility of rising interest rates in the months ahead, although the Chancellor may prefer to receive regular letters from Mervyn King rather than see consumers (voters!) suffer even more than the market effects of inflation reaching above 4% by the year end.

 

 

 

Crime Information Update

Dear all,

Just a brief note with some information that should be of concern to the members of your various groups.

Across the borough (but fortunately not Fullwell Ward) we have seen several recent distraction burglaries. The caller has been posing as a water board official to gain entry.

Also we have had an isolated incident of another old favourite, an Asian male 5’6” 30yrs, called at an address in Ewellhurst Rd claiming to be a neighbour asking to borrow money for petrol. Needless to say he was neither a neighbour, nor likely to ever repay the loan. On this occasion the resident did the right thing.

Please pass on especially to your elderly and vulnerable residents. Obviously please reoprt any further instances to Police, 999 if the suspect is still there or nearby.

Chris Chandler PS 18JI
Fullwell SNT

FW: Business and the Redbridge Conversation

Redbridge Council has just launched the Redbridge Conversation. The Council is asking everyone who lives, works or invests in the Borough to talk about the long-term improvements they want to see, and how the Council should pay for them.  

There are a number of options discussed in the Redbridge Conversation that could affect your business. They include:

• sale of car parks and increased parking charges
• improving community safety with street lighting and CCTV
• expanding recycling schemes
• regeneration of Ilford town centre

Businesses are being invited to take part in discussions and events across the Borough. You can take the 'You Choose' challenge online and tell the Council how it should invest in the Borough's future www.redbridge.gov.uk/conversation.  

Please forward this message to people in your business network who might be interested in having a say. If you would like to host a Redbridge Conversation debate within your business network, the Council can provide resources to make sure people taking part are properly informed.  

The results of the Redbridge Conversation will be sent to Councillors, who will be taking decisions that will shape the Borough's long-term future. You can find out about all the Council's investment and funding options on Redbridge i, the Council's website www.redbridge.gov.uk.

To find out more about the Redbridge Conversation, contact Eddie Gibb, Head of Marketing and Communications, on 020 8708 3763 or eddie.gibb@redbridge.gov.uk

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Barkingside High Street - Danny’s pie and mash

Slicks Barbers

Chadz Menswear

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Romford South Street - Professional Music Technology

Billericay - The New Crawdaddy Blues Club

Together with Barnardo’s charity we are putting on this great music event for 5,000 people on 24^th August at the Barkingside Recreation Ground

We have a fantastic line up of music headlining with

The Stars from the Commitments from the classic 1991 film about the formation of the "World's Hardest Working Band”

Adults are £10 a ticket or £20 for family ticket of two adults and two children, so come and enjoy the music and other attractions we will have in the park that day,

Also staring in our line up are

Led Zep Too, one of the best Led Zeppelin tribute bands around who are rather proud of the fact that Ex Choir boy / drummer aled jones said “ I will never play with you guys again”

The Heaters are a fantastic four piece blues outfit who play at festivals all over the UK and also run and are the resident band at The New Crawdaddy Blues Club in Billericay Essex.

Rainbow Bridge are very talented and draw their feel from such bands as The Who The Jam and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

Tin Soldier are a great rock covers band who focus on many of the classic rock tunes that are overlooked by most and therefore leave people hearing something a little bit different.

Lauren Derwent is a singer songwriter from Hertfordshire who is a gifted musician and singer songwriter, who sang with the National Youth Orchestra for 5 years touring the uk and Florida.

Bryan Perez became a guitar child prodigy at the age of 7 writing his own music and performing on Television and concerts worldwide, Bryans style is influenced by rock flamenco and dance with a universal appeal

Also featuring throughout the day will be DJ / compare Mark Dover Time FM’s very own breakfast Dj.

We have also lined up some great entertainment around the venue, see you there…..

Political Scene

David Cameron has promised that a Conservative government will do more to help small shops. This is an early release prior to the work of the Conservative Enterprise Commission on small shops and high street regeneration that will release its report in May. The CEO of bssa has been a member of the Commission and is very hopeful that the recommendations, if they become policy in the party manifesto, will make a significant difference to the long term welfare of the high street and independent retailers generally. We would hope to publish a full report in June.

 

 

 

 

Record quarter for profit warnings

Research released by Ernst & Young revealed that UK plc saw no respite in the first quarter of 2008 as profit warnings reached 114; the highest first quarter figure since 2001 and up 11% from Q1 2007.

 

Profit warnings remained above the 100 mark for the second quarter in a row.

 

The highest warning sectors were general retailers with 18, equalling their record peak of Q1 2007, support services with 14, software and computer services with 13 and media and general financial with eight.

 

The 12 months to the end of March 2007 saw 26% of the sector issuing a warning. By comparison, 42% of FTSE general retailers had issued a warning to the year to date ending March 2008.

 

 

 

BIG pressure on chains

An independent retailers’ pressure group in Bath is up in arms over the number of chain stores entering the city – and has set out a list of demands to allow small stores to flourish.

 

The Bath Independent Group (BIG), under the leadership of local toyshop owner and former mayor of Bath Eric Snooks, presented findings to local authority officials which showed shoppers want cheaper parking, a greater range of shops and more public conveniences.

 

BIG has the support of John Dean, chief executive of the British Shops and Stores Association (bssa), who said the campaign highlighted a nationwide issue.

 

BIG represents more than 120 shops around the city.

 

 

 

April 19: Retail space hits a low

Demand for retail space on the UK's high streets and shopping centres has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has found.

 

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) warns that the first quarter saw a fall in demand for commercial property at its fastest pace in more than six years.

 

Rics blamed fears of credit turmoil and a slowing housing market.

FW: High street gloom

High street gloom

 

Figures from the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) by analysts SPSL show that monthly footfall numbers (people actually entering shops) in the UK were down by 3.2% year-on-year and up by only 0.8% on February's figures.

 

 

 

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FW: [Your Barkingside] Somerfield in takeover talks with Co-op

  

Somerfield has held exclusive talks with Co-op about a deal to purchase Britain's fifth largest grocery chain.

Press reports have said that Co-op has put in a revised bid – it's first was £1.7bn – for Somerfield, which has allowed talks to resume, and conduct due diligence on Somerfield's accounts.

 

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Somerfield in takeover talks with Co-op

Somerfield has held exclusive talks with Co-op about a deal to purchase Britain's fifth largest grocery chain.

Press reports have said that Co-op has put in a revised bid – it's first was £1.7bn – for Somerfield, which has allowed talks to resume, and conduct due diligence on Somerfield's accounts.

 

Barkingside

Business Partnership

 

 

Partnership Meeting

Tuesday 18^th March 2008 5.30 p.m.

At Danny's Pie and Mash, High Road, Barkingside

 

 

AGENDA

 

1                    Apologies for Absence

2                    Chairman's Opening Remarks

3                    Minutes of the Meeting held on 19^th January '08 and Matters Arising

 

4                    Martin Nevill to update on Carnival

5                    Sgt Chandler update on crime in Barkingside

To include the following:

CCTV when will it be operational, will this push problems into the alleyways and side streets?
Police sirens in the High Street t.
Stabbings in the High Sreet.
Burglaries in the High Street.

6                    The Way Forward

 

7                    Any other business

8                   Dates of Future Meetings - TBC

-     Tuesday 20^th May
-     Tuesday 15^th July
-     Tuesday 2^nd September (AGM)
-     Tuesday 11^th November

 

Contact:                        Barkingside Business Partnership                                                (yourbarkingside@googlemail.com)

  

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Dear Fellow Traders and Partnership Members 

How has business been so far this year?  If you are having a good start to the year then you are in the minority and good luck to you?  It seems the Majority of businesses in the High Street are having a very quiet time and we can all see the increase of shops becoming empty.  This is not good for the future of Barkingside, so we should all start reflecting on our businesses and what future we have in Barkingside.

Why did you start your own business?  Well surely the first criteria is to make money, have a comfortable living and get all the good things out of life, by crossing the threshold of working for someone and being your own boss.  We all deserve a pat on the back for taking this brave move in the hope of living a good life. Running your own business is not a walk in the park and unfortunately choosing Barkingside may have been a wrong move for some of us.

Why? 

Because Barkingside has been dying for years and the partnership was formed to try and stop the rot, it maybe to late for some businesses but change is beginning to happen and this has taken a lot of hard work, from a group of five committee members of the partnership, who have put a hell of a lot of work in building up the partnership and dealing with the council etc.  This has all been done in our own time and although we still have our businesses to worry about, we do this work because we have the passion to save Barkingside. 

The council has been listening to us because we have heckled and pressurised them.  They have been forced to sit up and listen but this is not going to continue unless we all become more united and fight for our businesses together, as they are beginning to see by the poor attendance at our meetings that no one really cares. 

What have we achieved so Far?  

1.     They have started putting up the CCTV cameras which should be operational by the end of the month, this would not have happened without the Partnership.                                           2.    We have new lamp posts and benches being installed in April again under partnership pressure.                                                                                                                                         3.    There is to be an extensive regeneration project consultation in which we will play a major part.                                                                                                                                                    4.    There is now a very strong possibility that a Major retail store is coming to the High Street which through our discussions with our MP, if this happens, will vastly improve our High Street.             5.    We have a new cleaning machine to keep the streets tidy                                                   6.    We had a fantastic switch on for the 2007 Christmas lights event which was attended by over 1000 people (this has never happened before).  Through this we have increased the profile of the High Street via the BBC and local Radio.

A lot more can be achieved in the future but we must all come together to make this happen.  If we don't then this will be the end of the road for the partnership.

The next Partnership meeting will be held on Tuesday 18^th March at 5.30pm at the Pie and Mash Shop.  We need more businesses to attend this meeting and show support.  Some of the businesses who have supported and been at the forefront of getting things changed are now questioning other businesses commitment to saving our businesses and High Street. 

So please spare a couple of hours of your time on the 18^th to share your views and show you care what happens to your business in Barkingside.

I would also like to thank the businesses who have attended every meeting.

Paul Burke  

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FW: UPDATE

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From: burkespienmash@hotmail.co.uk
To: scottle@parliament.uk
Subject: RE: UPDATE
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 19:46:53 +0000

Dear Lee
Could you update us on your meeting this week and I have cc you in my email to Cllr Prince
regards

   Paul Burke
               Chairman
Barkingside Business Partnership
 

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Subject: UPDATE
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:01:12 +0000
From: SCOTTLE@parliament.uk
To: burkespienmash@hotmail.co.uk
CC: yourbarkingside@googlemail.com; Cllr.Prince@xch.redbridge.gov.uk

Dear All just a update to say that businesses I have been speaking too are coming to meet with me next week I will update you of progress but it is a promising if they are coming to see me Warmest Regards Lee

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arranging a meeting

Dear Keith

Hope you are well

Could we please arrange a meeting with you and Lee Scott on a Friday at your earliest convenience to discuss the issuses below.
In the meantime could I please have the case number or reference for the enforcement notices served on Elite and Rowans so we can raise them with the planning inspectorate and keep an eye on there progress
Many thanks

Paul Burke
Chairman
Barkingside Business Partnership

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From: Cllr.Prince@redbridge.gov.uk
To: burkespienmash@hotmail.co.uk
CC: scottle@parliament.uk; Beverley.Stratton@xch.redbridge.gov.uk
Subject: RE:
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:58:33 +0000

Dear Paul

Beverley and I have sat down together and discussed the best way forward regarding the issues you raised many of which will take some time to get answers or action on.

I have approach the relevant Cabinet Member regarding The Carnival and use of Craven Car Park. He is considering both proposals.

I am awaiting a response re Health and Safety checks

With regard to Food Safety the premises were inspected and they were found to be satisfactory.

Re the pool Plaza I have spoken to the Chief Officer and he has no problem with the Partnership using it but the Plaza is not suitable for heavy plant or equipment nor cars etc. He will expect a deposit if activities are planned which involve heavy equipment because there is a risk that the participants might unload their vehicles on the plaza and thus damage it.

Beverly and I have discussed this and we feel the way forward may be to look at events such as performing arts and street acts which would pose no risk to the plaza.

Beverley will pursue the issue of Seating and Hanging baskets, and update you re CCTV

She will also, as she was involved with the Hainault Business Partnership BID, arrange a briefing session with you re this.

I think if you can give us a couple more weeks we can arrange another meeting with perhaps yourselves Lee,Beverley and me then we should have more answers and suggestions on the way forward and at that meeting maybe Bev can do the BID brief.

Hope all is well otherwise.

Kind regards

Keith
Councillor Keith Prince
Barkingside Ward
Cabinet Member
Planning, Regeneration & The Environment

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Burke [mailto:burkespienmash@hotmail.co.uk]
Sent: 14 February 2008 9:44 am
To: Keith.Prince@redbridge.gov.uk
Cc: SCOTTLE@parliament.uk
Subject:

Dear Keith
Could you please update the Partnership on our meeting with yourself and Lee Scott on Friday 1st February.
Regards
Paul Burke
Chairman
Barkingside Business Partnership

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Barkingside_Minutes_-_29th_January_'081

1. Barkingside Business Partnership

Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 29^th January in Danny’s Pie & Mash, High Road, Barkingside

Attendees
Cllr. Ted Griffin LBR Cllr. Brian Waite LBR Cllr. Harry Moth LBR Martin Nevill Pizza Hut John Loizou McDonald’s Jan Wylde Barclays Paul Burke Danny’s Pie & Mash A Nagpal Pound Plus World Christina Tomlinson Specsavers Tony Binder Army & Navy L Macatonia Outlet Barry Yosis Bagels Daniel Kaye Home Hardware Surinder Abshar Reg Woda LBR – Partnership Support
1. Apologies for Absence
Cllr. A Candy; Cllr. N Hayes
2. Chairman’s Opening Remarks
The Chairman welcomed members to the meeting and indicated that there was a series of matters worth debating. He hoped members would support the Partnership’s vision for the High Road in 2008.
3. Minutes of the Last Meeting
Minutes accepted as a true record of the last meeting held on 26th October 2007.
4. Matters Arising
· Members congratulated the team for the organisation of the switch on event. Comments received had been most favourable; press coverage also provided an excellent report that promoted the area. It was, all agreed, a most successful event and would provide the basis for planning in 2008. · Christmas lights were accepted as a reasonable scheme and despite the odd bulb not working during the period, gave the High Road a Christmas feel. · The meeting discussed the procedure for delivering the Christmas lights programme across the borough and the method of funding the process. · Members urged the local authority to identify a corporate budget with contributions from local businesses as part of the process. This would be followed at meetings planned for February 2008 and would be reported on at the next partnership meeting. · A plan for new lamp posts and street furniture was being installed by TFL and would be implemented in April. Members heard that details were available and would be updated in the near future. · Current works on footpaths were causing some inconvenience to traders and shoppers but hopefully the overall effect of new upgrading to street lighting and footpaths would refresh the street scene. · The question of car parking was again raised and members identified that as the Craven Gardens Car Park was under used, would a reduced fee rate be considered to encourage a better uptake? · Members were urged to conduct a survey for a month to produce evidence of low car usage that would support a petition for a review of car park charges. · The meeting was also critical of non enforcement of illegal parking and abuse of disabled parking provision and recommended that the police take a more active role in enforcing the law. · Details of the excellent performance of the MPS in Redbridge indicated lower levels of crime in 2007 and in some areas of crime perpetrated the Borough was the best achiever in the London area.
5. Finance Report
· The meeting was informed that the Partnership’s finances were in good order, after expenses for the Christmas period were covered. · A payment of £1000 was due to be paid as the Partnership’s contribution towards the Christmas Lights Scheme. · After which the balance in hand would be £1607, which included a pledge of £500 still to be collected. · The Treasurer emphasised that an annual fee of membership would be set at £50 and higher contributions from national corporate bodies would be sought. · In view of the excellent work done over Christmas along with the news letter, the web site, new members should be able to recognise the value of membership for 2008 and be encouraged to join the Partnership. · Funding of Christmas Lights reported earlier. Hanging baskets would be reinstated this year, depending upon cost, in time for the summer season (May). · At this point the meeting discussed best practices in communication within the Council and how to maintain a valued dialogue with key decision makers. · Business partnerships were the direct responsibility of the Planning and Regeneration Service. The Chief Officer is Mark Dorfman and Head of Regeneration is Mark Lucas. Cabinet Portfolio holder for Planning and Regeneration is Cllr Keith Prince. Beverley Stratton, Project Manager, and Reg Woda were the reference points to facilitate meeting to meeting feed back etc. · The Partnership was urged to use these contacts as their first port of call in all instances.
6. Events and Activities
· The meeting was informed that a range of activities was being considered for this year. · Difficulties concerning the areas in front of the Library and Swimming Pool need to be resolved. · This would be followed up and reported to the Partnership in the near future. · All agreed that this area provided the best community space and needed to be in use as quickly as possible. · Street markets although not a success in the Craven Gardens Car Park would do better elsewhere. This would be looked into and reported back to the Partnership. · Consideration for a summer carnival would be researched and a small working party set up. · An invitation to Alison Selby, an officer in the Leisure Services Unit, would be extended to help plan an event in Barkingside for the summer.
7. Any Other Business
· Members of the Partnership were asked to consider a morning meeting for the future. · Evidence from other business partnerships indicated that business people were more prepared to attend meetings during business hours and not at the end of a working day. · Meeting closed at 7.00pm.
8. Date of Next Meeting
Tuesday 18th March – Danny’s Pie and Mash, High Road, Barkingside at 5.30pm.