Please help local businesses and resident of Pangbourne to encourage new trade and healthy competition by signing this petition!
Pangbourne, which has a population of under 3,000, already has three independent coffee shops (two directly opposite 8 Reading Road!), not to mention the numerous pubs and restaurants that serve casual diners, and the fourth coffee outlet at the train station, which doesn't really count. The village has allegedly suffered with the impact of the Whitchurch Bridge closure, though this depends on who you talk to.
Pangbourne is a thriving large village, the arrival of Costa Coffee will most likely bring in more visitors, who will likely also pop to other shops for a bit of.... shopping. Existing cafes will just have to focus on delivering great service and products, instead of worrying about new competition. They will be fine, if they do this, people love choice!
If a Costa opens then people can exercise that choice, by using it.....If they want to. If they don't, then don't, it's not complex.
This could be seen as another small step in taking down more independent traders, and leaving the landscape of Pangbourne a far cry what it used to be...but that's disingenuous. Pangbourne is always changing, and relies on a balance of chains and independent business for its character.
Please help us to ensure Pangbourne does not become another failed high street statistic, by saying YES to free trade and choice. So, say YES to Costa Coffee, if you want to, or don't, it really won't make a difference!
Updates
August 20, 2014
The opposition keeps claiming this village needs protection from competition but they are just afraid of a little market choice. I am tired of people acting like one coffee shop will destroy our community when we all know that healthy businesses thrive when they are challenged to be better.
August 20, 2014
The momentum is building and the locals who actually want choice are finally speaking up. Costa belongs in Pangbourne and the small group of people trying to gatekeep our village streets need to accept that the rest of us are ready for some real competition.
3 Comments
Pangbourne needs something new. The current cafes are always packed and sometimes you just want somewhere open a bit later or a reliable flat white. Bring it on!
Competition is good for everyone. Maybe the other places will finally up their game if there is a proper chain in town. About time we had some variety.
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Please help local businesses and resident of Pangbourne to encourage new trade and healthy competition by signing this petition!
Pangbourne, which has a population of under 3,000, already has three independent coffee shops (two directly opposite 8 Reading Road!), not to mention the numerous pubs and restaurants that serve casual diners, and the fourth coffee outlet at the train station, which doesn't really count. The village has allegedly suffered with the impact of the Whitchurch Bridge closure, though this depends on who you talk to.
Pangbourne is a thriving large village, the arrival of Costa Coffee will most likely bring in more visitors, who will likely also pop to other shops for a bit of.... shopping. Existing cafes will just have to focus on delivering great service and products, instead of worrying about new competition. They will be fine, if they do this, people love choice!
If a Costa opens then people can exercise that choice, by using it.....If they want to. If they don't, then don't, it's not complex.
This could be seen as another small step in taking down more independent traders, and leaving the landscape of Pangbourne a far cry what it used to be...but that's disingenuous. Pangbourne is always changing, and relies on a balance of chains and independent business for its character.
Please help us to ensure Pangbourne does not become another failed high street statistic, by saying YES to free trade and choice. So, say YES to Costa Coffee, if you want to, or don't, it really won't make a difference!
Updates
August 20, 2014
The opposition keeps claiming this village needs protection from competition but they are just afraid of a little market choice. I am tired of people acting like one coffee shop will destroy our community when we all know that healthy businesses thrive when they are challenged to be better.
August 20, 2014
The momentum is building and the locals who actually want choice are finally speaking up. Costa belongs in Pangbourne and the small group of people trying to gatekeep our village streets need to accept that the rest of us are ready for some real competition.
3 Comments
Sick of hearing people moan about this. If you dont like costa then dont go there. Simples.
Pangbourne needs something new. The current cafes are always packed and sometimes you just want somewhere open a bit later or a reliable flat white. Bring it on!
Competition is good for everyone. Maybe the other places will finally up their game if there is a proper chain in town. About time we had some variety.
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Sick of hearing people moan about this. If you dont like costa then dont go there. Simples.