Chorley Businessman Says Town Is At A 'crossroads'

Nov. 10, 2008 - PRLog -- A SUCCESSFUL Chorley businessman has claimed the town is at a 'crossroads' in its future and has called on council chiefs to grasp the opportunity.

Mike Kilbride runs MJK Design & Build (Shopfitting) Ltd, based in Common Bank Industrial Estate, Chorley, Lancashire, which is bucking the credit crunch by enjoying record growth.

Founded in 1994 the firm is responsible for all aspects of [shopfitting|http://www.shopfitting-uk.com] for clients including a range of blue chip companies, pet shops and a national restaurant chain.

Their work has taken them across the country - which Mr Kilbride says makes him perfectly placed to compare Chorley's strengths and weaknesses with similar sized towns

The businessman, who is born and bred in Chorley, says he cares passionately for his home town but believes the area needs a big name shop to attract extra people.

"I go into Chorley and it's a nice tidy place," he said. "There are a lot of banks, estate agents and charity shops . They all do an excellent job but there's no big player.

"If Chorley got a big name shop it could open the floodgates. I really believe we're desperate for it.

"Using a football analogy Chorley is in a midtable position in the Championship but needs to set its sights on getting to the next level."

Mr Kilbride identified Chester, Lichfield and Llanduno in North Wales as good places for Chorley to compare itself to.

"They've got the benefit of tourism which Chorley has not really got," said the father-of-three. "Chorley is at a crossroads. I would like to see less parking restrictions. It's strangling the local businesses.”


EDITOR’S NOTES

MJK Design & Build (Shopfitting) Ltd is based at Design House, Ackhurst Road, Common Bank Industrial Estate, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1NH.
Their telephone number is 01257 264400.
MJK has been involved in the fitting out and build of many stores in the industry on a national basis for more than 30 years.
+ For more information contact MJK Design & Build (Shopfitting) Ltd at Design House, Ackhurst Road, Common Bank Industrial Estate, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1NH.
Tel:  01257 264400. Website http://www.shopfitting-uk.com
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