Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber members take views to the heart of Government

Sutton Coldfield businesses took their views to the heart of Government this week.

A delegation from Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce met with the Royal Town’s MP Andrew Mitchell in Parliament.

They shared some of the challenges and opportunities on the horizon and discussed the planned redevelopment of Sutton Coldfield town centre.

Topics discussed included mechanisms to encourage business growth, the critical role of public transport and protecting the decision-making powers of Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council.

The delegation was led by Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber president Naeem Arif, head of the Chamber Charlie Elliott and policy advisor Gemma Dilkes.

Naeem said: “We are pleased that Andew Mitchell was able to host us and take our questions.

“It is important to understand how we fit into the overall picture, because whilst we may be a small town geographically, we have an important part to play in the West Midlands economy - and a number of our businesses trade nationally and internationally.”

Among the attendees were Chamber members Anna Plotnek, managing director of branding agency PLOTT, Ian Hazel, the boss of family-run Ian Hazel Funerals, customer experience expert Shaun Cremins,  Cudos Creative founder and Sutton Chamber vice-president Kate Curry and 3D Facilities Support managing director Neil Davis.