Ashwell Parish Plan - Ashwell, Hertfordshire

Action Point 4
Parish Council
Ongoing
Action Point 5
Parish Council
May 2008
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How often do you use the local shops and retail
services?
Post Office
General Store
Baker
Butcher
Chemist
Garage / Filling Station
Hairdressers
Public Houses
Indian Take-away
Farm Shop
Flower Shop
Gift Shop
Art Gallery
Milk Delivery
Fish Van
Home Delivery
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Daily Weekly Rarely Never
The Post Office and the local Chemist are used, at least
monthly, by 99% of survey respondents. The Post Office is used
daily by one-third of residents. Other frequently used local
shops and services include: Baker, Butcher, Public Houses and
the Petrol Station, each used monthly by over 80% of
respondents.
In response to the question: What other types of shops or retail
services would you like to see in the village? Greengrocer
came out far ahead of any other suggestion. (Since the
survey was conducted the Flower Shop has started to sell a
variety of vegetables and fruit.) There was also some support
for a Coffee Shop/Tea Room, a Hardware Store and a Fish and
Chip Shop.
The business section of the Parish Plan survey did not receive a
strong response. More work will be needed in order to
establish the needs and hopes of this disparate but important
group.
The Parish Council will actively campaign for the
retention of Post Office services in the village.
The Parish Council will develop a detailed plan to
encourage the use of local retail outlets.