The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire November 2014 | Page 4

BUSINESS NEWS

CHIPPENHAM HIGH STREET
IS THRIVING

GOUGHS HOLD ‘NEW LOOK’
LAUNCH PARTY IN MELKSHAM

A recent survey for the third quarter of 2014 has
shown that Chippenham has one of the lowest
rates of empty retail units in the UK.

Goughs Solicitors, one of the leading law firms in
Wiltshire, has recently hosted an evening of drinks
and canapés to celebrate the launch of their new
look office.

operators, which is why we’re seeing Next, TK
Maxx and The Range investing in the outskirts
of the town. I think the way forward is to
concentrate on local, independent retailers in
the centre.”

Recent months have brought Butler’s
Butchers and several cafes and food outlets
including Rivo Lounge, Burger King and Pizza
Hut Delivery, Los Amigos and Sarah-Jayne’s
Cafe. Further retail outlets are on their way
too with The Range, Next and TK Maxx
investing in the area.
President of Chippenham Chamber of
Commerce Chris Bonsor welcomed the
“very encouraging” results. Mr Bonsor said
national shops were attracted, but could not
be accommodated