Next Weston Chamber meeting to focus on town’s economic potential

The next meeting of Weston and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce will take place on Wednesday 19 October at the Ebdon Arms, Lilac Way, Wick St Lawrence, at 6.45pm for a 7pm start.

There will be a number of speakers at the meeting, focusing on the spatial development of the Weston area and its potential for economic growth. The speakers lined up so far, and their subjects, are:

Karuna Tharmanathar, Assistant Director of Development & Environment, North Somerset Council: The roadmap for economic development in North Somerset.

Planning Officer, North Somerset Council: The Draft National Planning Framework Consultation and its potential effect on economic growth in our area.

Simon Price, Alder King on behalf of Persimmon: Outline of their proposed developments in North Somerset and northern Somerset

Phillip Adams, Economic Development Officer, Sedgemoor District Council: Sedgemoor District Council’s Draft Master Plan; and working with EDF (Hinkley “C”)

Following a short presentation from each speaker, there will be an opportunity for general questions and answers.

Gail Parsons, President of Weston and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce said: “We are delighted to have such a wide variety of speakers at the next meeting, addressing what is a very important topic for business in the Weston area.”

The meeting is open both to members and non-members.

For more information, please contact Morwenna Tudor, Weston Chamber PR, on 01934 519450.

Please visit the Weston and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce website at www.westonchamber.co.uk