Reflecting on the past year and membership renewals

Dear Seaton Chamber Members and the Seaton Community,

We hope this message finds you well. As we reflect on the past year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. Your membership and involvement, whether as a business or a resident, form the foundation of our Chamber’s efforts to make Seaton a vibrant and welcoming place to live, work, and visit.

Over the past year, we've achieved several milestones, thanks to your involvement and collaboration:

•  *Shipshape Seaton* - We’re proud to have collaborated with residents, the community, and local businesses on the Shipshape initiative, demonstrating the power of working together for the good of our town.
•  * Seaton Chamber independent market’ – We are thrilled to see the launch of our independent market celebrating our truly wonderful independent businesses.
•  *Christmas Celebrations:* - This festive season, we’re thrilled to be hosting a Christmas light switch-on event, along with placing small Christmas trees in the holders around town to spread some holiday cheer!
• * Questionnaire* - circulated a questionnaire to gather the thoughts of the locality in order to focus our resources on the things that matter to you.
• *Public Toilet Bid:* We’re actively bidding to take over the public toilets that are under threat of closure, ensuring these facilities can continue to serve our town.
• *Seafront Development:* We’ve worked closely with the developers with communications on projects like the redevelopment of the Hook and Parrot pub and Waterfront (Fosseway) to enhance the gateway to Seaton and improve the Seafront.

Looking ahead, we know that future projects will require more financial support, and we’ll be seeking ways to involve the community, such as through crowdfunding and other initiatives. Together, we can continue to shape a brighter future for Seaton.

On the subject of finance, we are pleased to announce that, for this year, membership fees will remain the same as last year. We recognise the financial challenges businesses and residents alike are facing, and we hope this decision helps in a small way as we continue to work for the benefit of our local economy and community. I will write to you individually in the run up to the anniversary of your membership to politely ask for your renewal fees.

If there are any others reading this that are not currently members then please do not hesitate to contact me for a membership form.

As always, we welcome your thoughts and ideas as we work to build Seaton's future, united in our goals. It ha been a challenging and rewarding year in so many ways and the Chamber are looking to make even more difference in 2025.

Although everyone on the committee gives their time free of charge, the Chamber does have costs that help it function – advertising, event arrangement costs etc. The annual membership fee goes some way to help us do this and our 2025 membership is open for renewls. Please help us achieve our goals by clicking the button below and joining.

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Thank you for being part of this journey.

Kind Regards

Richard Betts

Secretary – Seaton Chamber