Merton Council To Consult With Local Businesses

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Chance for business owners to quiz the council leader

Merton Council is to meet with businesses to ask them about their views on the council’s budget and business plan proposals. 

Leader of the council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis will be in the civic centre’s council chamber on February 7, 6pm – 7pm along with council officers and cabinet members to answer any questions and address concerns business owners may have about the proposals for 2017/18 and the business plan 2017-21.

The meeting is part of the council’s annual consultation with businesses on the financial decisions it has to make to balance the budget and plan for the coming four years.

Details of the proposed Business Plan and responses from business rate payers to this consultation will be considered by cabinet on February 13 ahead of the full council meeting in March, when the council is set to balance its budget.

The responses to the consultation will all be considered as part of the business plan which will be finalised at full council on March 1.

Leader of Merton Council Councillor Stephen Alambritis said: “I recognise the importance of a vibrant local economy and worked in the business sector for many years. I believe in the value of local business.

“As a council we have adopted a business-like approach to our services and to the financial decisions we have to make. So I value greatly all our discussions with the business community when we get to hear their thoughts on what we’re doing and how we can continue to make Merton a place that’s business-friendly.” 

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January 9, 2017