Pressures on the road infrastructure, internet speeds and stumbling blocks receiving Government funding have been identified as among the main concerns for South Warwickshire business leaders.
Members of the South Warwickshire branch of Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce met to discuss business issues affecting the district and will be sharing the priorities identified with MP for Stratford-upon-Avon, Nadhim Zahawi.
An increase in traffic incidents on the A46 was of particular concern to the group.
Larry Coltman, branch chair of the South Warwickshire branch of the Chamber, said: “The pressures on the road infrastructure in the district remains a hot topic.
“We’ve seen a string of major incidents on the A46 in recent weeks which, understandably, are a major concern for people living and working in the area.
“There’s no doubt that the amount of new housing projects being developed is putting increased strain on a road infrastructure which is already struggling to cope at the best of times.
“The new homes are needed to sustain the demand in the district, but it is also vital the road network can sustain the growth, as it does of course have a knock-on effect on businesses and also attracting new business here.
“The ability to connect to superfast broadband is also vital for many companies to operate efficiently. Delays to bringing this service to some areas of the district is causing some frustration for businesses, as is the difficulty facing some companies accessing Government grants.
“The Chamber has a good relationship with Nadhim Zahawi and we’ll be sharing the points raised by our members with him to see what can be done by all parties to address the issues to help continue to promote the district as a great place to live and do business.”
