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Aldridge Village Business Partnership

 

Welcome to Aldridge Village Business Partnership

 

Working in partnership with the people of Aldridge

 
Aldridge Village Business Partnership works alongside Walsall Council's District Centre Management Team and local businesses, community groups and public sector organisations with the common aim of improving the prosperity and vitality of Aldridge town centre.
 

The partnership is active in five key areas:

 
  • Partnership Development and Business Support: developing the partnership to enable it to deliver and support a range of projects to improve the vitality and viability of Aldridge.
  • Environment: establishing and maintaining a high quality, attractive environment for all who shop, work, visit or live in the town centre.
  • Security: establishing a safe and secure town centre environment for shoppers as well as business and property owners.
  • Events and Marketing: promoting the town centre to shoppers, visitors and potential investors and developing a positive image.
  • Regeneration: improving the business mix and regeneration in the town centre by encouraging new development and investment.

Becoming a member

 
Membership is open to anyone who supports the aims and objectives of the partnership, in particular businesses in the town centre, landlords and local community organisations. Representatives of Walsall Council, West Midlands Police and West Midlands Fire Service are also actively engaged with the partnership.
 
To get involved in the partnership, please drop in to see our chair, Maria Cooke, at Jewellery & Gifts Ltd. in Aldridge Shopping Centre or contact Antonia Pompa from Walsall Council's District Centre Management Team on 01922 652095 or pompaa@walsall.gov.uk.
 

2010 Priorities

 
Aldridge Village Business Partnership is engaged in a number of high profile projects this year:
 
  • Britain in Bloom: Aldridge is entering Heart of England in Bloom for the first time. The partnership and its members are involved in a range of environmental initiatives including tree and bulb planting projects, improvements to Aldridge Shopping Centre's frontage, the provision of extra summer planters and litter picks and clean-ups.
  • Special Events Programme: the partnership organises several special events including spring and summer markets, a continental market and Christmas festivities to increase awareness, footfall and spend in the town centre.
  • Aldridge Shopping Guide: the first Aldridge Shopping Guide being produced in June will be distributed to 10 000 local homes and highlights the excellent range of shops and services available in Aldridge Village Centre.
 
Click here to view the District Centre Management Team's Newsletter to find out more about the latest news and events around Aldridge and the other district centres.
 
 
 
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