1. Save The Bromley Cross
Questionnaire July 2015

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015

12. Save The Bromley Cross - Questionnaire July 2015

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

14. 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 Half of these closures have taken place since 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