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Mary Macleod MP demands action on local parking

Our MP Mary Macleod has expressed her disappointment over Hounslow Council’s reply to a letter asking them to implement a 30 minute free parking policy by Small Business Saturday. However the Council has said it is perplexed by the MP’s reaction on the matter.

GSK opens world-class Shopper Science Lab

GSK logoGSK has opened a new high-tech shopper research facility designed to provide in-depth understanding of the influences on consumer decision-making.

Outer London Funds to Spruce up Shopfronts

Shopkeepers in Hounslow and Brentford have the chance to bid for grants to give their stores a facelift. Shops on Brentford High Street, Half Acre and Boston Manor Road from Brentford Lock up to the A4 are eligible. Up to £160,000 is available to traders who want to spruce up their shop front. The makeover…
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September News from Brentford Chamber

Upcoming Events:

Our next event is at Maydek’s kitchen showrooms on 22nd October at Ferry Quays. There will be a wine tasting by Majestic and Maydek will be providing a buffet. A detailed invitation will follow but do let us know if you’re coming.

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Late Summer Sale from Wickers

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YOUR SPECIAL TREAT FOR LATE SUMMER.

As we cling on to the light evenings and last warm rays of sunshine, we thought we would like to offer all our customers a little treat before the heavy duty socks emerge from our drawers.

Consultation on Business Support and Survival

Hounslow Council as a member of the west London alliance is participating in a survey and evaluation of business support and survival for business start-ups across west London to inform future need and funding in this area.

Invitation to Brentford Chamber at Siracusa

SiracusasmYou are invited to join us at Siracusa Restaurant for dinner on Tuesday 24th September.

Short Business Courses from West Thames College

ico westthamescollegeWest Thames College business training courses are aimed at employees from all sectors. These short courses will develop your skillset and specialist knowledge as well as providing excellent opportunities to network with other businesses.

Ballymore Land South of the High Street

On 6th September Brentford Chamber submitted the following objection to the proposals for the Ballymore development: Land South of the High Street, Brentford. The main reference is 00607/BA/P2

On behalf of the Brentford Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee and our Chamber Members, we would like to formally oppose the various applications for the Land South of the High Street.

Focusing on the business side of the proposed development we would make the following comments (some of which we have made also in the Hounslow Plan):

LB Hounslow and/or Ballymore need to establish a firm retail strategy to ensure a core mix of retail shops that will bring both other shops as well as encouraging footfall.

Are you interested in your staff’s mental health?

Tasha Foundation

Did you know that?

  • Mental illness costs UK business £26bn and the NHS an extra £10bn a year.
  • The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) reported 40% of all companies identified had rising levels of stress-related absenteeism

We can help your members to reduce the costs related to:

  • Short and long term absenteeism
  • Early retirement
  • ‘Presenteeism’ or ‘work cutback’