Minutes of the meeting of Business in Action on Wed 7 November 2007 at the Union
Inn, Commercial Street, Norton at 6.00pm
Those Present
Denys Townsend (chair)
Malcolm Chalk (WWSM),
Jeremy Powell (Palace Cinema)
David Jeffells (Gazette),
Paul Andrews
Apologies
Silvia Milson, John Marshall, Tracey Holroyd
The minutes of the meeting on 3 October were approved.
Matters arising:
The Website: It is expected that this will be published by 10 November at
http://www.maltonandnorton.co.uk . The launch has been delayed until 22 November
at the Palace Cinema at 6.00pm. Final adjustments to the site are being made and
the publicity for the launch arranged. All members are welcome to come to the launch.
Denys, Malcolm and Jeremy to meet to make arrangements and create the guest list.
Malton Trail. Denys still has work to do to enable this to be completed.
Car Parking:
Paul Andrews was invited to address the meeting to update information. A business
consultation is about to take place. And the Estate Company and business in action
have contributed to the questionnaire. It was agreed to encourage all businesses
to put forward their views. Paul requested and was given approval of the comments
in a draft notes for delivery by the car park action group to the district council.
After discussion it was agreed that we would be pleased to put our views on car
parking issues to the leader of the district council at a meeting to be called by
the action group.
Christmas:
Denys reported that the Malton switch on in Malton would be on 30 November at 6.00pm
and he and Jeremy would arrange the event. It would be on similar lines to previous
years. The Norton switch on was being organised by John Rushworth at the Derwent
Arms.
Late Night Shopping was discussed. It was agreed to recommend and to publicise late
night shopping on Friday 14 and 21 December to 7.00pm.
Christmas Sunday Shopping was also discussed. It was agreed to recommend and to
publicise Sunday shopping on 16 and 23 December.
Town Promotion:
After discussion it was agreed not to promote the town on Minster FM this year,
instead it was suggested to use newspaper advertising. (DT later thought that the
Evening Press would be better to get to a more distant readership.)
AOB:
Paul mentioned his connection with the Scarborough sailing club and asked if there
was a promotional opportunity to link with Malton / Norton.
Malcolm mentioned the cleanliness of Malton. It was agreed to write an open letter
to all the councils to establish what currently happens and seek an improved service
level in future. Partnership with businesses was essential. Could members make sure
the pavements outside their shops are kept tidy and weed free? Also encourage your
neighbours to do the same. We can make a difference.
Jeremy has been in touch with Todd’s waste disposal service. There may be opportunities
to create a group scheme with environmental and recycling objectives.
Next Meeting:
5th December 6.00pm The Old Lodge
Author:Denys Townsend
Date:08/11/2007
