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THE VILLAGE SHOP
Since the start of the survey the village shop/post office has closed. However, there is a small Saturday shop, that still operates, but the nearest post office is at Harbertonford.
Results of the survey show there is some need for a village shop/post office.
- 42 respondents would use a shop on a daily basis.
- 93 respondents would use a shop weekly.
- 76 respondents would use a mobile shop at least weekly.
- 56 respondents would use a mobile post office at least weekly.
" A village without a shop/pub and hall, is not a true village"
Recommendations
- An approach be made to the Saturday shop owners to open the shop at other times in the week.
- To investigate/invite owners of mobile shops to offer a service to the Parish.
- To ask the Post Office if mobile service is a possibility.
COMMUNITY/COOPERATIVE SHOP/POST OFFICE
Results of the survey show support for a community/co-operative shop.
- 162 respondents would use a community shop in a week.
- 167 respondents would spend less than £10 in the shop per week.
- 47 respondents would spend between £10 and £25 in the shop per week.
- 1 respondent would spend over £25 in the shop per week.
- 32 respondents would be prepared pay in advance/operate a credit account.
NB 14 respondents said they are prepared to help run a Community Shop.
Recommendation
To set up an interest group to visit other villages with community run shops and write/publish a report.
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