- Present: Chris Monkhouse, Mary
Monkhouse, (FR Monkhouse Ltd); Mike Mahon (Cheadlehulme.Net); Jenny Foster (SMBC), Mimmo
(Portabello), Mr & Mrs Avery (Mellor Lighting), Mac McLeod (Hilma Travel), Chris
Wilson (Christopher Wilson & Co), Mr & Mrs Lees (Crissan), Arthur Branthwaite (A
Branthwaite), Lynne Hope (The Firegate), Mrs Butterworth (Butterworths), Linda Lee
(Rainbow 88)
- Welcome: Chris Monkhouse introduced the
participants and explained the recent formation of the Cheadle Hulme Partnership and the
issues raised, including traffic problems, railway bridges, vandalism, car parking and
parks.
- Cheadle Hulme Business & Traders Association:
Chris explained how other District Centres had set up or incorporated B/T associations as
partners with SMBC. He suggested an informal structure without secretaries, treasures etc
and a small committee to organise meetings. The following issues arose:-
- 200 people had been contacted regarding this meeting
- Morning (pre-work) meetings were suggested.
- Breakfast seminars on marketing were successful elsewhere
(Marple).
- Poor lighting and cleaning on Mellor Rd and arrival of pigeons
since the netting of the bridges
- Warren Rd traffic problems, hanging baskets in the centre
- Painting the railway bridges
- Linda (Rainbow 88) offered her premises for larger meetings
- Cheadle Hulme Website: Mike Mahon briefly
covered the history of Cheadle Hulme and opportunities for online information,
advertisements and discussion.
- AOB: A committee was formed comprising -
Chris Monkhouse, Mr Mcleod, Mr & Mrs Avery, Ann Lees.
- Contact: Your nearest Committee member or
Chris Monkhouse, FR Monkhouse Ltd, 4-8 The Shopping Centre, 0161 488 3404, email chris@monkhouse.com
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