Tough times call for tough measures. Our local community of business people are facing the challenges of the recession with real grit. But let’s not pretend that everything’s going to be easy and end up alright ! We’re facing real changes, and radical thinking and actions will be called for.
I have many years experience in business and management consultancy, and local business can count on me for active support : wherever and when ever there is a need for local businesses to interface with local authorities they will find me eager to help and good at getting local government officers to listen and appreciate their needs.
Education lies at the core of a successful local economy. Chichester College and The University of Chichester are major local employers and bring thousands of young people into our community. Their plans for development and growth are a vital part of the regeneration which will follow this recession. I am fully committed to supporting them, and am proud that WSCC is proving an effective partner in many of their ventures.
The coming of the National Park will bring even more opportunities for tourism and the local hospitality based businesses….Village shops, B & Bs, Holiday cottages and our Pubs can all benefit. Once again I am committed to supporting the important economic opportunities which National Park status will bring in its wake.
Chichester is also a City of the Arts. The wonderful Theatre and the vibrant art gallery scene play an important part in the local economy. I will be energetic in support, looking for ways the County Council can help them prosper.
