howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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heard about the pet shop closing but not the bag shop.
i was told that simmonds were expanding in folkestone, don't know how true that is.
Ross Miller
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
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The pet shop is closing as the owners wish to retire
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Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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When I ran the Dover Loyalty Scheme, the owner of the Pet-shop said he wanted to finish but would keep going until his lease expired.
I'm always very sorry to hear shops closing, but we have to accept the reality of the different reasons why they do. Good though to hear new shops open.
There has been much talk of changes to the Business-Rates system; perhaps if this is done, more High Streets will be healthier with more independant shops opening. There also of course needs to be a Town Centre Plan and a Manager to see it through and create a membership, so there is a bigger voice for local businesses - at the moment, they are on their own.
Roger
Keith Sansum1
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He's an old tower hamlets boy like me
those were the days,,,,,, lol
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Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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It was interesting to see the original frontage of the three shops now gutted in London Road, I suppose originally they were terrace houses with small gardens at the front. I wonder what the history is for their first use as business premises.
Guest 716- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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In my opinion long High streets are past their sell by date,however there may be good news around the corner...
The burden of business rates must be eased
The Treasury has assumed the role of the old town hall bosses, imposing onerous financial demands on a vulnerable yet crucial part of the economy
The impact of business rates has been especially hard to bear since the crash of 2008, which hit the retail industry severely and contributed to the hollowing-out of many high streets
The impact of business rates has been especially hard to bear since the crash of 2008, which hit the retail industry severely and contributed to the hollowing-out of many high streets
On December 5, George Osborne will deliver his annual Autumn Statement. Should we expect much? The economy appears to be on the mend, unemployment is falling and, while the cost of living remains a worry for many, the Chancellor's instinct must be to do as little as possible to rock the boat.
Yet if Mr Osborne truly wants to support the recent recovery, we would urge him to use this year's statement to tackle a long-running concern of retailers and other commercial enterprises - the burden of business rates. Boris Johnson noted on these pages yesterday that these are the chief grievance raised by company bosses in the capital; but their effect, as John Longworth of the British Chambers of Commerce argues on our Business pages today, is felt far beyond London.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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Now chamber of commerce's have grave concerns
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Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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very good market day today more stores down there lots of public buying down there I got our veg and bread for the week.
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Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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Dover appears to be hit a lot just lately
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Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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I totally disagree Reg that High Streets are past their sell-by date. Towns and their High Streets needs to be made more welcoming and cleaner and independant shops be encouraged to open up.
Business Rates do need updating as they are a massive deterrent to new (and many current) businesses.
Local businesses need to know they are valued and be given the opportunity to belong to an organisation that will actually look after, help and support them - and move the Town forward.
Markets can be a great boon to a Town - if run properly and a proper market-manager in place who will look to increase the number of stalls from surrounding local Towns and Farmers' markets. Promoting the Market and the Town's other assets should also be done.
Roger
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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reg was referring to long high streets roger, i think he is right and that town centres need to be more compact.
the future will mean less units taken up with retail due to internet shopping which will mean that micro pubs and organisations with new ideas will have the opportunity to open up.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Having read that again, I agree and apologise for my error - on long high streets.
Roger
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howard mcsweeney1 wrote:reg was referring to long high streets roger, i think he is right and that town centres need to be more compact.
It would be more correct to say the report Reg plagiarised referred to long high streets -
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/telegraph-view/10457432/The-burden-of-business-rates-must-be-eased.htmlKeith Sansum1- Location: london
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Of course Terry N might not share this view
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Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
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Dover's shopping area is much to long as it stretches from Market Square up to Aldi in Cherry Tree.
With so many using their cars when shopping I think the ideal town centre is square or circular shaped with parking all round the outside.
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Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Simmonds closing down in January will be a sad loss for Dover as it has been a part of the town for quite a few years now
I spoke to members of staff today and they are all relocating to branches in Deal, Hythe & Ashford, so at least they are holding on to their jobs.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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at one time in the not too distant past there were 4 jewellers close together which seemed too many, the 2 remaining ones are excellent and should satisfy everyone's needs.
Guest 756- Registered: 6 Jun 2012
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Simmonds have open a new shop on the high street in Folkestone closer to the new precinct, looks very smart.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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i think this used to be the candle shop.
