The FSB is calling for local decision-makers to have closer relationships with small firms, to boost the economy of local high streets. Research by the FSB shows half (53%) of small firms in England think their town centre is currently performing 'poorly'. 70% believe better links between themselves and their local authorities would have a positive impact on their high street.
These small firms believe that initiatives including businesses relocating to town centres (60%), flexible opening hours (38%) and more pop-up stores (37%) should also be part of key plans to revitalise high streets.
The news comes as the FSB backs Local Business Week, calling on UK shoppers to buy three things from their high street. The FSB has also recently relaunched its Keep Trade Local campaign to highlight the need to save lo
The annual installation of the new master of the Furniture Makers – the City of London livery company which is the British furnishing industry’s central organisation, charity and patron – took place at Guildhall on 13th May. The new master was named as Jonathan Hindle, Group European MD of KI, a global leader in the manufacture of contract furniture solutions to the business, education, healthcare and government markets.
Jonathan, who succeeds Charles Vernon, says: “This is a very special occasion. We are marking 50 years as a fully-fledged livery and 63 years since forming originally as a guild. With the FTBA, we have a combined history of over 150 years of charitable giving.
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