YOUR VIEWS
Please join in the conversation, the more responses, the better will be our understanding of what is required to meet the objectives of Sevenoaks’ businesses.
Your Name/Position in Business
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Your Name
Position in Business
Business Name and Address
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Business Name
Business Address
Business Address 2
Post Code
Post Code
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please rank your top five priorities from the list below from 1 to 5
(1 being your top priority):
A. Improving the overall experience for visitors and residentss
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Better information and directions for getting into and around the town
An improved sense of arrival / welcome at transport hubs e.g. train stations, bus station, car parks
Improved maps and wayfinding for pedestrians
Increased awareness of parking facilities and charges
Location of EV charging points
Providing a clean, attractive environment
Enhancing staff skills to provide excellent customer service
Late night trading
Higher levels of security measures
Please rank your top five priorities from the list below from 1 to 5
(1 being your top priority):
More effective marketing to drive footfall and sales
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More marketing initiatives
An expanded events programme
Support to promote independent businesses
Promotion of Sevenoaks as a tourist destination
Positioning Sevenoaks as the retail destination in West Kent
Initiatives to promote the night time economy in the town centre
Better promotion of Sevenoaks cultural and heritage offer
Please rank your top five priorities from the list below from 1 to 5
(1 being your top priority):
Business Voice, Support and Engagement
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A forum to lobby on important issues e.g. transport providers, police, councils etc
Creating a focus on investment opportunities
Targeted marketing/promotion of the town to “missing” retailers such a shoe shop brands
Achieving economies of scale for SMEs – collective buying of utilities/insurance/refuse collection etc.
IT training and support e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TripAdvisor, etc.
Start-up support for new, small, independent businesses opening in the city centre
Business introductions and networking events
Business support / engagement in annual Events programme
Your top priority
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Please tell about us the one project, support or service that would most improve your business
Would you like to see the opportunity for a Sevenoaks BID tested at ballot with a potential levy likely to be 1.5% - 1.75% of rateable value for those properties with a rateable value over £15,000?
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Would you be interested in joining a Steering Committee to develop the BID Business Plan – an opportunity to promote your own ideas on what projects should be created and prioritised? The ballot will be based on the strength of the Business Plan. If the ballot succeeds then it is likely that Steering Committee members will be invited to become directors of the BID.
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Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey
If you would like to submit your survey but the deadline has passed, please contact townteam@sevenoakstown.gov.uk
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