Village Shops and Post Offices

Many rural communities have suffered from a reduction in local businesses and services in recent years. Village shops, post offices, pubs and garages have closed. In agriculture, too, traditional types of employment have disappeared due to changes in farming methods. Villages face becoming dormitories for nearby towns and have no local services of their own.

Parcels being collected from a village shop and post office

We can support rural communities wishing to combat lack of services. We can help communities to assess the need for services and to plan projects in response to that need. This can help develop a sustainable local economy for the benefit of all who live there. We can provide information on grants available for regeneration projects and on best practice already taking place in Kent.

We can advise on all aspects of retaining and improving village shops and post offices and on many other local services. For more information contact Sean Carter on 01622 672667 or email: rosscarter@btinternet.com