Save The Bromley Cross Questionnaire July 2015

Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015 From nearly 140 responses, two thirds of respondents considered it very important or important. Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015

Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015 Over 80% of respondents only used The Cross occasionally or not at all Less than 20% used it at least fortnightly Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015

Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015 66% of respondents would use a community pub occasionally or not at all 33% would use it at least fortnightly Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015

Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015 43% of would use the community shop at least once a fortnight BUT many people said they wanted bread and milk Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015

Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015 Occasionally or not at all goes from 80% to 66% to 55% At least fortnightly increases from 19% to 33% to 45% Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015

So why weren’t people using The Cross? “Used more before owners lost interest. Would have used it far more had it been dog-friendly!” “I didn’t use it because it looked very rundown and uncared for. Would use it if it were smartened up.” “If the Cross became a Co-operative I would make a point of using it more often – say once a month.” “Not aware of many events. Assumed it was a “local” with regular customers and never plucked up the courage to go in and introduce ourselves.” “Felt uncomfortable. Don’t like young children in pubs.” Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015

So why weren’t people using The Cross? “Opening hours – coming home smelling from deep fat fryer – overpriced meals – no ale or poorly kept.” “Post Office always seemed to be closed.” “Too far to walk to and no OAP specials.” “Stopped using it due to lack of atmosphere.” “Gave up going when the beer was off. Not welcoming.” “Too expensive to drink in a pub when drinks are cheaper to buy in local supermarkets”. Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015

Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015 66% want food 63% want a post office 36% want newspapers and groceries And lots of comments saying good beer! Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015

Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015 70% want bar meals 40% want a restaurant Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015

Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015

Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015

Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015 12% “may” buy shares 10% would make a donation Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015

Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015 “When you have lost your inns, drown your empty selves, for you will have lost the last of England. Hilaire Belloc (1912) “The UK has lost 21,000 pubs since 1980. Half of these closures have taken place since 2006. IEA (2014)” “Pubs inject an average of £80,000 into their local economy each year. IPPR (2009)” “A thriving local increases the attractiveness of an area and adds a premium to local house prices. FT (2015)” “There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn. Samuel Johnson (1791) ” Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015