Business in Action Minutes of Meeting dated 3.10.07
Those present:
Denys Townsend, Linton Pet Shop
Tracey Holroyd, Old Lodge Hotel
Tim Sinclair, Ambiente
Roddy Bushell, Fitzwilliam Malton Estate
Simon Chalk, World Wide Shopping Mall
Malcolm Chalk, World Wide Shopping Mall
Jeremy Powell, Palace Cinema
Ian Beecham, Beechams Pharmacy
Paul Andrews
Apologies: John Marshall and Sylvia Mills, Parnabys, Jo @ Sudabys
Matters discussed:
Car Park:
Paul asks the members and group to communicate with the council to ensure that
consultation with business takes place re: the car park charges. Denys to write
a letter on behalf of the group, plus we request individuals to write or ring as
many of the local councillors as they can. A list of councillors is available on
the Ryedale.gov website. Please see over for suggested wording of letter.
Motor Show: Was a success and will be repeated next year
Membership: Invoices to be sent out soon
Finance: Nothing to report
Christmas lights switch on:
Malton 31.11.07, Norton 1.12.07. The cost to Malton council for converting lamp
posts is £1800.00
Lights will be put up on Castlegate, Finkle St., Wheelgate, Yorkersgate, Saville
St., St. Michael St. and Market St.
Late night shopping:
Some of the shops are choosing to open in the run up to Christmas. Discussion
took place about which day and how late. Consultation is to take place with the
shops (so far Thursdays and Sundays seem to be favourite) and a decision will be
made at the next BiA meeting.
Roddy Bushell:
Has been in discussion with the County Council re the nasty smell that sometimes
haunts Malton and the poor signage in the town centre. The council is going to
look into repairing broken gullies and Yorkshire Water is also going to do some
investigations. There will be some disruption, because Butchers’ Corner will
need to be closed. This is probably going to happen in Jan/Feb next year. More
details will be posted in the press and on the website. The town centre signage
will be reviewed also.
Website:
We are hoping to launch the website on 8.11.07 at the Palace Theatre. It will
publish news, events and articles, and you will be able to advertise your
business!
There will be loads of interesting info on the history of Malton and Norton, and
there will be a search facility to enable people to find things relating to
Malton and Norton.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
The site needs current content, and we need feedback on the look, content and
ease of use of the site. Please can you take a few minutes to access the site
and make your comments? Many thanks.
http://www.worldwideshoppingmall.co.uk/malton (send feedback via the “contact
us” link)
Next meeting:
COME ALONG AND HAVE YOUR SAY! EVERYONE WELCOME.
7th November, 6pm at the Union Pub in Norton.
Author:Tracey Holroyd
Date:01/10/2007
