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positively, there are a number of options for reducing cost
such as Young Scot and Spreebook discount/loyalty cards.
The Council should secure, extend and promote these
arrangements.
3.8 Encourage social/private enterprise to create
shoppers’/visitors’ crèche
This is an example of a specific need that arose through
consultation: a number of parents suggested that a creche
facility, centrally placed in the town centre, would encourage
to come into the town centre to shop and spend time. This
facility would most likely be a private or social enterprise in
the vicinity of the bus station or multi-storey car park, using
either existing floorspace or (in the longer term) new build
towards the viaduct.
3.9 Continue 2005 proposal to promote John Finnie St,
Bank St + Titchfield St for independent enterprises by
local rates relief
As in town centres throughout the country, overheads
such as rates are a significant cost for businesses. The
previous town centre strategy included a proposal to provide
local rates relief for independent enterprises, to support
businesses in fragile parts of the town centre. This remains
as relevant today as it was in 2005.
3.9 Develop overall branding/visioning strategy for
range of markets – including residents, visitors, investors,
businesses. This is a project being worked up by Make it
Kilmarnock in parallel. It is crucial that it is integrated into
the overall Plan, and that there are clear linkages in terms of
audiences, core messages, and levels of support, provision
and skills to ensure delivery – e.g. of an even more visitor
friendly town.
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