Why Join Saltash Chamber of Commerce?

•	You pay Council Tax on your home and you pay business rates.
•	Over 30% of Council Tax in Cornwall comes from business rates. Are you getting value for money?
•	Later this year and next we all face a rateable review. Who is representing YOU?
•	Increasingly, unaccountable regional bodies are making decisions that affect you. If we do not have a strong voice how can we influence them?
•	A larger group, allied to other Chambers of Commerce, is less likely to be ignored by decision makers.

What are our Aims?

•	To have a strong voice over matters that concern Trade and Industry both locally and nationally.
•	To ensure that the needs, problems and aspirations of local businesses are not ignored

What does the Chamber do?

•	On its behalf members attend other organisations in the town to monitor what is going on and to ensure the views of trade and commerce are heard.
•	Holds regular meetings for those involved in Trade and Commerce to exchange views and ideas, and to air and share problems.
•	Circulates useful information, and seeks members' views on current issues and passes them on to decision makers.

What Topics have been covered recently?

•	Local fuel prices.
•	Electronic payment collection on the Tamar Bridge.
•	Disruption to business due to poorly coordinated road works.
•	Planning applications threatening business land.

What is involved in being a Member?

•	Attending or sending a representative to as many of the monthly meetings as you are able.
•	Keeping in contact and sharing ideas and views with other Chamber Members.

How to Join
Please contact the Secretary
Martin Lovegrove
C/O 28 – 30 Fore Street
Saltash
Cornwall PL12 6JL
Tel: (01752) 844000
E Mail: marjen1@btconnect.com

 

Membership Fees

Membership packages start from £25